In 1853 the first pillar box on the British mainland was erected at Botchergate, Carlise. They have stood by the roadside ever since, quietly collecting mail, come rain or shine. Over the years there have been varying sizes and designs as the needs of the public changed and the contract for their construction moved from Foundry to Foundry. The makers name can tell you a lot about the postbox and even help to date it but they are often unreadable due to layers of paint. Other than some early ‘anonymous’ boxes each letter box bears the insignia of the reigning Monarch at the time it was erected. Queen Victoria 1837 - 1901 King Edward VII 1901 - 1910 King George V 1910 - 1936 King Edward VIII Jan - Dec 1936 King George VI 1936 - 1952 Queen Elizabeth II 1952 – To date
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