Talk:Post box

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[edit] Clearance

An earlier editor has asked for citations regarding the latter part of the statement:

"Post boxes are cleared (emptied) at times usually listed on the side of the box. In metropolitan areas, this might be once or twice a day, while in country areas this might be once or twice a week."

It seems to me that that statement should also be clarified as to whether it is discussing the practice in a particular country, as this may well vary from country to country. Certainly, I have personally seen boxes in remote areas that are emptied less frequently than daily, but I can't remember where or in which country! TrevorD 16:35, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] History of post boxes?

Have long have post boxes been in use? When was the first one set up? (Assume it was after the invention of postage stamps.)

INITIAL LINKS: http://www.glencall.co.uk/1gi/history-of-the-post-box.html http://www.ilsingtonparish.co.uk/postboxes.htm

From User:Solipsist - http://www.thisislimitededition.co.uk/item.asp?category=Country&ID=316

Mfgreen 02:03, 1 November 2006 (UTC)

1852 in the Channel islands is correct. Check out The Letter Box by Jean Ferrugia. ww2censor 05:16, 1 November 2006 (UTC)