Although pillar boxes are the most common, they are not the only type of letter box. In 1857, to provide a more affordable, lower-capacity option for smaller towns and rural areas, wall-mounted boxes were introduced. These were initially small, rectangular boxes that could be mounted into existing walls or specially constructed brick pillars. This particular box is from the 1880s, you can tell this by the style of it.
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