Royal Mail refuses to reinstate historic Filey postbox

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 12:50 · Archive

Royal Mail has removed a cast-iron George VI postbox from Station Road in Filey after it was struck by a vehicle.

Royal Mail has removed a historic cast-iron postbox from Station Road in Filey after it was struck by a vehicle earlier this year. The George VI postbox, which dated from 1936 to 1952, had been a familiar feature on the street for decades. Photographs taken immediately after the collision showed the postbox partially lifted out of the pavement and leaning heavily to one side.

Kevin Hollinrake MP and local residents have called for its reinstatement. Royal Mail says the damage to the postbox was too extensive for it to be repaired, and that other nearby postboxes are available to serve the community. However, locals have suggested that the damage was primarily superficial and mostly to the pavement rather than the postbox itself.

Hollinrake said he challenged Royal Mail's decision during a meeting and asked whether the original could be repaired, but was told the damage was too extensive. He has requested that the remains be preserved at Filey Museum instead, so that 'this little piece of our town's history isn't lost altogether'. A Royal Mail spokesperson said they appreciate how important access to a postbox can be for a community and aim to balance service provision with practical constraints.

How it is being reported

• Royal Mail decision sparks row over historic Filey postboxAN historic postbox repeatedly damaged by vehicles has been removed despite calls from Filey residents for its reinstatement.Kevin Hollinrake MP and local residents are urging Royal Mail to reconsider its decision not to reinstate the George VI postbox on Station Road, which was removed after being struck by a vehicle earlier this year.Photographs taken immediately after the collision show the post box having been partially lifted out of the pavement and leaning heavily to one side.The cast-iron post box, dating from the reign of King George VI from 1936 to 1952, had been a familiar feature…York Press · 5 Nov, 12:25
• Royal Mail decision sparks row over historic Filey postboxAN historic postbox repeatedly damaged by vehicles has been removed despite calls from Filey residents for its reinstatement.Kevin Hollinrake MP and local residents are urging Royal Mail to reconsider its decision not to reinstate the George VI postbox on Station Road, which was removed after being struck by a vehicle earlier this year.Photographs taken immediately after the collision show the post box having been partially lifted out of the pavement and leaning heavily to one side.The cast-iron post box, dating from the reign of King George VI from 1936 to 1952, had been a familiar feature…Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 5 Nov, 12:25

In this story: Royal Mail · Kevin Hollinrake · Filey · Filey Museum

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