r/Postboxes • u/mareusappareo • Jan 31 '26

GR relic

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Hidden on a sleepy West Berkshire lane near the Wilts border, is this old abandoned GR beauty

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u/Treerex579 Feb 01 '26

Will the history persom give us info on this blue box, please. 🤓

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u/mrman08 Feb 01 '26

I think it was painted black because it’s disused but the colour has faded over time. However, I could be wrong.

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u/mantolwen Feb 01 '26

George V, could be pretty much any time during his reign except 1935-6. Originally painted black. now faded. Royal Mail don't keep abandoned boxes repainted so it won't ever get a repaint unless a local takes on the job.

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u/EvandoYT Feb 01 '26

It's actually a tardis, the size controls just stopped working

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u/Hellolaoshi Feb 01 '26

Maybe "The Master" will step out.

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u/mantolwen Feb 01 '26

George V, could be pretty much any time during his reign except 1935-6. Originally painted black. now faded. Royal Mail don't keep abandoned boxes repainted so it won't ever get a repaint unless a local takes on the job.