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Who invented post boxes in Victorian times?
lunashree baral
When were red post boxes invented?
1850 By Thomas Brown
Do all post offices have post boxes to rent?
No not all United States Post Offices have postal boxes available for rent. Post office boxes vary in size and price.
What is the colour of post boxes on Kos?
They are yellow as are all post boxes in Greece. Also can be marked 'Hellas Post'.
Where can you buy post boxes?
Post offices have brand new post boxes specially made but anyone can buy a used post box on ebay.
What colour are french post boxes?
The color of the French post box is bright yellow.
When did post boxes first appear?
Post boxes first appeared in 1852 in the United Kingdom as a way to collect mail from the public. The first post boxes were green and made of cast iron.
Who invented the post box?
The first post boxes appeared in Paris around 1653. The system was the brainchild of Renouard De Valayer. It wasn't an original idea - postal systems had been in operation for centuries. But he probably gets the credit for the first service to use post boxes in which to send and receive mail. In the Britain the earliest known post box dates from 1809 and was commissioned by government officials. In the US Thomas Brown gets the credit for the first post boxes around 1815.
Why are post boxes are different colours?
Post boxes are different colors to distinguish between different types of mail services. In the UK, for example, red post boxes are for standard mail, while gold post boxes are used to commemorate Olympic gold medal wins. In other countries, post boxes might be different colors to represent specific postal services or to blend in with the surroundings.
Why was telephone boxes invented?
Telephones boxes were invented to keep dishonest persons from accessing a vital lifeline.
What sizes of shipping boxes are available from FedEx?
There are small, medium and large boxes. One can find these boxes at their local post office. The post office always has these on hand, and they will be happy to bring it out and show it to you.
What color are post boxes in the UK?
red
