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Raphael post boxes
My Project
I want to take a picture of myself with a monkey face on each unique combination of postboxes in the UK! simple, right? Just scratching the surface there might be about 160. I stay ambiguous about the exact number because it really depends where you draw the line and my dad is really keen to draw the line somewhere as he is the one driving.
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9 cyphers including anonymous
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11 types
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34 designs and few customs
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red, blue, green, gold, purple colours
Note that not all combinations exist, so no need to multiply.
I will ignore 'minor changes' such as the heights of the aperture.
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Here is the map of all unique combination that helps me plan; in purple the ones I have not done yet and red the ones I visited.
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My favorites
![]() EVII-pillar-type_a-red-tree3120 years being embraced by a tree | ![]() GR-wall-hovis-_editedHovis wall postbox for its blend of vintage charm and practicality |
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![]() no-pillar-wood-dark_editedThe wooden postbox in Oxford city center stands out for its rustic charm and historical significance. Unlike the more common metal postboxes, its wooden structure evokes a sense of nostalgia, reflecting an earlier era of craftsmanship | ![]() VR-pillar-reproduction_penfold-green_editedThey are a rare find, evoking a sense of London’s history while still serving a practical purpose. Their presence adds a charming, historical layer to the modern urban landscape, reflecting the city’s blend of old and new. |
![]() no-lamp-french_lamp-yellow_editedTraditional french postbox here in the UK was good find for me having dual citizenship | ![]() GR-pillar-type_b-purple_editedJust makes me laugh |
![]() CIIR-pillar-type_b-red_editedFirst CIIR postbox in the UK near Cambridge | ![]() EIIR-lamp-type_m-red_editedThe red EIIR Lamp Type M postbox is a familiar and iconic feature of the British streetscape, marked by the royal cipher of Queen Elizabeth II. Its cylindrical design, combined with a small "lamp" cap on top, reflects a modern yet classic aesthetic |
![]() EVIIR-pillar-type_a-gold_editedThe Edward VII (EVIIR) gold pillar box is a rare and prestigious sight; Nice day out with Nico and Nebi | ![]() VR-pillar-penfold-red_editedEvokes a strong sense of history and tradition, blending elegance with practicality in the bustling streets of Britain |
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31% progress

EVIIIR-pillar-type_a-red-tree2_edited

no_cypher-pillar-type_a-red_edited

VR-pillar-type_a-red-gate_edited

VR-pillar-type_a-red-gate-2_edited

no_cyper-wall-wood_edited

EIIR-lamp-red_edited

CIIR-pillar-type_b-red_edited

EIIR-lamp-hovis-red_edited

EIIR-lamp-bantam-red_edited

EIIR-lamp-type_m-red_edited

EIIR-pillar-double_type_g-gold_edited

EIIR-pillar--#005EB8_edited

EIIR-lamp-type_n-red_edited

EIIR-pillar-indoor_pillar-red_edited

EIIR-pillar-type_g-red_edited

EIIR-pillar-type_k-red_edited

EIIR-pillar-type_a-red_edited

EIIR-pillar-type_b-red_edited

EIIR-pillar-type_c-red_edited

EVIIIR-pillar-type_a-red_edited

EVIIR-pillar-type_a-red_edited

EIIR-wall-type_b-red_edited

EVIIR-pillar-type_a-gold_edited

EVIIIR-pillar-type_b-red_edited

GR-pillar-type_a-gold_edited

GR-pillar-type_b-purple_edited

GR-pillar-type_b-red_edited

EVIIR-wall-red_edited

EVIIR-pillar-type_b-red_edited

GR-pillar-type_c-red_edited

GR-pillar-type_d-red_edited

GR-wall-red_edited

GR-wall-hovis-_edited

GVIR-pillar-type_a-red_edited

GVIR-wall-type_b-red_edited

GVIR-pillar-type_b-red_edited

no-indoor--red_edited

no-parcel-red_edited

no-pillar-wood-dark_edited

no-lamp-french_lamp-yellow_edited

no-wall-wall_box_triple_aperture-red_edited

no-wall--white_edited

VR-pillar-type_a-red_edited

VR-pillar-reproduction_penfold-green_edited

VR-pillar-penfold-red_edited

VR-pillar-type_c-red_edited

VR-wall-type_a-red_edited

EIIR-lamp--red_edited
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