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Photo by Chas · 8 May 2026

Old Compton Street, City of Westminster

Notes

In 2018 this postbox was painted in rainbow colours. A note on the postbox advised: This special edition 'Rainbow' postbox has been decorated to mark Pride in London 2018. This postbox celebrates the LGBTI community, who also chose its location, and Royal Mail's commitment to Deliver with Pride and without discrimination.

Reign / Cipher

Queen Elizabeth II

Design variant / Subtype

Type C

Structural features

Dual Aperture

Added By

Chas

Created

08/05/2026

Updated

08/05/2026

Date in service

-

Reg No

W1D 114;W1D 314

Designation code

-

Grid reference

TQ 29725 80990

Road

Old Compton Street

Location (from coordinates)

Westminster, Greater London, United Kingdom

Coordinates

51.512952,-0.131941

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Timeline

  • InstalledUnknown
  • First photo8 May 2026
  • Last recorded visit25 Aug 2018 by Chas
  • Latest photo8 May 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.

  • Listed by Chas

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