urbanglasgow.co.uk For lovers of Urban Exploration of Glasgow, Scotland, UK    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Join! (free) >   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Edward VIII pilar boxes          urbanglasgow.co.uk Forum Index -> Urban adventures View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message scallopboy Gobshite Joined: 30 Jul 2007 Posts: 865 Location: Ulam Bator Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:31 pm    Post subject: Edward VIII pilar boxes Now old Edward he eight didn't hang about on the throne for too long, but during his short reign there were some coins and letterboxes made bearing the George VIII insignia. I'm intrigued to know if there are any pillar boxes bearing the Edward VIII insignia in Glasgow. Anyone ever seen one of these rare beasties? This is one in London _________________ Did you call my pint a lass? Back to top Ronnie Bag of chips Joined: 26 Sep 2007 Posts: 104 Location: G12 Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 1:23 pm    Post subject: There is one in Tobermory http://travel.webshots.com/album/361059685OeZNFU and perhaps in Hyndland Road, Glasgow, and Aberdeen http://www.thecourier.co.uk/output/2007/01/04/newsstory9127474t0.asp I'm just off to scout Hyndland Road ... will report back later. Best, R _________________ Take a walk on the Clyde side ... Back to top Ronnie Bag of chips Joined: 26 Sep 2007 Posts: 104 Location: G12 Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 3:43 pm    Post subject: Update ... there is an Edward VIII box in Hyndland Road, next to the Hyndland Station shops. I'll post a picture later. It's very close to the Norwegian Embassy, so I'd be very surprised if Fjord hasn't noticed this, and even photographed it. Best, R _________________ Take a walk on the Clyde side ... Back to top falseface Sausage supper Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 643 Location: Pitt St Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 5:29 pm    Post subject: The only Victoria one i've seen is across from Shawlands arcade _________________ Who farted? Back to top Ronnie Bag of chips Joined: 26 Sep 2007 Posts: 104 Location: G12 Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:49 pm    Post subject: Hyndland Road box Here is the evidence ... up close ... _________________ Take a walk on the Clyde side ... Back to top scallopboy Gobshite Joined: 30 Jul 2007 Posts: 865 Location: Ulam Bator Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:57 pm    Post subject: Well tracked down Ronnie Nuff said _________________ Did you call my pint a lass? Back to top Ronnie Bag of chips Joined: 26 Sep 2007 Posts: 104 Location: G12 Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:20 pm    Post subject: scallopboy wrote: Well tracked down Ronnie Nuff said You are very welcome. Speak to you soon. Best, R _________________ Take a walk on the Clyde side ... Back to top Stuball Deep fried Mars bar Joined: 17 Aug 2007 Posts: 1212 Location: Somewhere I'm not meant to be Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 11:22 pm    Post subject: Looks like it has gained several inches in diameter with all the coats of red paint over the years _________________ Now coming at you with 95% more significance, 1% less salt and virtually fat free! FLICKR GALLERY Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         urbanglasgow.co.uk Forum Index -> Urban adventures All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Forum stuff----------------Want to join?Forum IssuesArchived events The Urban Glasgow Collection----------------The Urban Glasgow CollectionThe Andrew Charles Paul Collection Glasgow Urban Exploration----------------Urban adventuresGlasgow from the pastGlasgow development or demolitionPhotography Glasgow Stuff----------------Something happening?Been somewhere good?Random rubbish Around the UK and Overseas----------------Wannabe Glasgow bitsThe Universe and beyond the infinite  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Card File  Gallery  Forum Archive Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group and a bunch of camp hockey players... Copyright © 2007-2009 urbanglasgow.co.uk

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