EHL213. GR (George the Fifth) Type 'A' c1922-1927. Cavendish Place at the junction of Elms Avenue and Grand Parade opposite the pier, Eastbourne. what3words location: remission.flickers.monument

Cast iron letter box with GR cypher (George V) and stamp dispenser sign.  

I shall say this only once! In my opinion the 'GR' cypher of George V, is the plainest and most unexciting of all the Royal cyphers, but still historical and important nonetheless.

The Letter Box Study Group: Type A (62” circumference) manufactured by McDowall Steven London & Falkirk with a ‘high cypher’ (the gap between GR and Crown) is designated PB24/iii.  

Condition: Generally good, although the enamel stamp sign is corroded, and the base appears corroded under the paintwork.

Historic Context:  Originally a Victorian pillar letter box stood in this location as it appears on the revised 1898 map that was published in 1899.  At some point after 1922 it was replaced by the current GR (George V) pillar box with a stamp dispenser (no longer fitted).