Rutland Gate, City of Westminster
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Notes
A brass plaque, attached to the postbox, reads: This plaque commemorates the bicentary of the birth of Anthony Trollope (1815-1882), who introduced pillar boxes to the United Kingdom in 1852. In 1855 this street became one of the first in London to have a pillar box.
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Form
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Manufacturer
Status
Finish
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Created
06/04/2026
Updated
24/05/2026
Date in service
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Reg No
SW7 37
Designation code
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Grid reference
TQ 27233 79549
Road
Rutland Gate
Location (from coordinates)
City of Westminster, England, United Kingdom
Timeline
- InstalledUnknown
- First photo13 Nov 2016
- Last confirmation7 May 2026
- Last recorded visit6 Apr 2026 by Keepmepostboxed
- Latest photo6 Apr 2026
History
When this listing was created, when it was approved and by whom, what was changed (and who approved each correction), and any merges.
- Notes changed from – to A brass plaque, attached to the postbox, reads: This plaque commemorates the bicentary of the birth of Anthony Trollope (1815-1882), who introduced pillar boxes to the United Kingdom in 1852. In 1855 this street became one of the first in London to have a pillar box. by ChasApproved on 7 May 2026, 18:24 by Chas
- Approved by Moddy
- Listed by Keepmepostboxed
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