The country's oldest postbox has survived two world wars and seen five monarchs ascend the throne.
Today the red box has been given a new lease of life after locals in Holwell, Dorset mounted a campaign to give it a makeover. The unusual octagonal design was commissioned in 1853 before it was made by John M Butt & Co, of Gloucester, just a year after roadside pillar boxes were first introduced. Chris Loder, West Dorset district councillor, asked Royal Mail to give the box some attention at the end of last year. He said: 'The Barnes Cross post box is an icon of the village with huge historical significance. It is unfortunate that Royal Mail has let the post box get into a poor state, but I was very pleased that it responded so promptly when I asked for it to be refurbished.'
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