On this Remembrance Day, we reflect on the postboxes that carried hope through war — steadfast symbols of connection during one of history’s darkest times. During the First World War, Britain’s network of postboxes played an essential role in maintaining communication between the front lines and home. The General Post Office handled an enormous volume of mail — at the height of the war, more than 12 million letters and parcels were dispatched each week  to soldiers serving ab

These iconic red pillars scattered across the UK are more than just mail drop points - they’re a window into history, design, and community life.

When I first started exploring the world of postboxes, I never imagined how rich and fascinating their history could be! These humble red...

First i would like to talk about my trip to Brighton, although there was only one postbox which was on our list to find but we came back...

28/10/24 I have been post-box hunting in London due to its abundance of cool, rare post-boxes. This time, I collected some quirky ones....

Saturday, 14th September 2024 After going to Oxford, I can report that I loved it. From the amazing university to the markets and even to...

Sunday, 8th September 2024 This postbox is in an area called Cambourne which is near Cambridge (you can find the exact location by using...

Sunday, 1st September 2024 My project is to find all of the unique variations of postboxes in the UK and to take a picture with all of...