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Pillar Box brushed metal plaque

Commemorative plaque
Pillar Box brushed metal plaque
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This brushed metal commemorative plaque records: This very early type of pillar-box dating from 1856 has been in daily use in Banbury since 1857. The box was renovated with the support of Banbury Borough Council and re-opened for use on this site on November 25th 1974 Recorded plaque organisation: Banbury Borough Council.
This pillar-box, dating from 1856, represents one of the earliest forms of public postal deposit boxes in Britain, facilitating the expansion of postal services. Its continuous use since 1857 in Banbury underscores the enduring importance of reliable communication infrastructure in local communities.

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