What is recorded here
This bronze commemorative plaque records: This postbox remained standing almost undamaged on June 15th 1996 when this area was devastated by a bomb The box was removed during the rebuilding of the city centre and was returned to its original site on November 22nd 1999 Recorded plaque organisation: Royal Mail.
This postbox survived the devastating bomb blast on June 15th, 1996, in the city center, symbolizing resilience and continuity. It was later restored to its original location on November 22nd, 1999, as a testament to the community's recovery.
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