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There is a color of Manic Panic hair dye called "Pillar Box Red" apparently named after this noun" —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.16.7.181 (talk • contribs) 03:44, July 9, 2006

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[edit] Sturdy-looking

Geez, they're so ornate and sturdy-looking compared to American mailboxes. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.210.241.6 (talk • contribs) 20:20, February 21, 2007

That is because they are made of cast iron not thin sheel metal, and about 24" - 36", depending on the model, is buried in the ground. ww2censor 05:53, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Wowsers

I have no idea how I got here, but this article seems like it could be featured. Comradeash 05:43, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

I just arrived via Random Article -- and I agree.HG | Talk 21:29, 27 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Type F

I vaguely remember an odd-looking box in Colmore Row, Birmingham (as mentioned in the text) but can't find a pic anywhere - could someone add one, or at least point me to one so I can see if it was a Type F I remember? 86.132.140.13 23:29, 18 July 2007 (UTC)

Is this not a double version of the F type? I will have to look up some references to confirm? ww2censor 01:19, 19 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Royal Cipher

Someone should mention the different ensigna on the boxes representing the king/queen of the time. g —Preceding unsigned comment added by 91.104.24.123 (talk) 19:40, August 26, 2007 (UTC)

Rephrased slightly per your suggestion. ww2censor 20:49, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Mice

Wasn't there a point when couriers put mice into these boxes to destroy the mail, in fear of losing business? I vaguely remember reading it somewhere, I think. Alx xlA 23:41, 9 October 2007 (UTC)

I have no recollection of ever hearing this. What time-period are you suggestion? ww2censor 00:48, 10 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] That's one huge letter box

The picture of the carcass of the George VI box being removed from the ground makes it look about 100 feet tall.Annatto (talk) 11:37, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

True, but that is what they look like because about 3' is buried in the ground when in-situ. ww2censor (talk) 16:12, 6 April 2008 (UTC)