The Post Box

Whilst letter boxes and post boxes may not seem the most fascinating subject matter to discuss in a social setting, they are, of course, an absolute necessity; they are critical for virtually every person across the globe who resides (or works) at a property with a postal address.

In fact, if post boxes did not exist at all, and items sent through the post didn’t always reach their intended destinations, problems would occur - such as late credit card fees, or perhaps even commercial businesses grinding to a halt when their stock has not been securely delivered - to name only a few.

It has not been uncommon that for any post boxes and letter boxes that have not been manufactured with security in mind, or have become damaged and possibly even opened by another individual, then mail could start to go missing and identities more easily stolen.

There is no need to be purchasing new letter boxes or post boxes on an annual or bi-annual basis; should a person decide to wisely invest in competitively priced stainless steel post boxes, it could be a decade or more before any new post boxes or letterboxes will need to be considered.

At Mailbox Mania, we have built our unrivalled reputation in the UK over three successful years, and can now claim to have one of the largest choices of post and letter boxes available for residential properties and business properties. We endeavour to only supply the best quality products, at excellent prices.

In a growing world where more and more business is being done on a daily basis the need for effective and efficient postal services has become paramount. Married to that need is the one for ensuring one’s post is always secure and that your means of receiving post isn’t an eyesore.

We’ve been in the industry long enough to know that there’s a multitude of reasons why people want post boxes and furthermore a variety of designs people like to have decorating the places where they receive their post.

What choices?

First of all ensuring quality is absolutely essential and ensuring our post boxes can stand up to the elements of the United Kingdom’s sometimes brutal weather is first and foremost of our concerns. By making a range of post boxes made from high quality steel available to you we can guarantee that not only will it be safe from the weather, but from vandals and thieves as well.

We also have a stainless steel range as well as through the wall letter boxes to ensure absolute privacy when it comes to one’s identity. There are those of you who may have a need for internal post boxes or perhaps boxes for various users inside an office or a block of apartments.

We also stock post boxes with newspaper holders for those of who you love paper deliveries as well as parcel secure boxes. In fact, by looking at our versatile range online, you’ll see we’ve tried to leave no stone unturned in bringing you the best of what is available.

ccc began in the 17th Century, but it was not until 1840 that a stamp was required.  The first letter carried where those between the King and his Royal Court.  The year was 1626 and this service was then extended between London and Plymouth, being England’s most important port at the time.

Very soon the convenience of having post delivered became evident and other postal services started springing up and soon networks grew between all the main cities.  King Charles kindly issued a proclamation in 1635 which extended the services of the Royal Mail to the public.

A short five years later, in 1660, a post office was organised and a Postmaster General was inserted.  Henry Bishop was this man and he is still known as the man who introduced the first postmark, it was called ‘The Bishop Mark’ and showed only the day and the month.  The purpose of the mark was to ensure that carriers did not delay with their delivery.  Letters were first taken to London, Edinburgh or Dublin where they received the mark and were thereafter sent off to their final destination.

The routes were improved from six post roads leading to the main cities when a series of additional routes were established including cross posts that ran between the different post roads.  By posts then ran between a post road and a town.

The early postal rates for sending a letter were calculated according to distance travelled and the number of sheets of paper the letter consisted of.  It was a complicated and time consuming system which was expensive, so only those who were wealthy were able to send letters.  Minions had to walk!