https://www.postboxshop.com/ PostBoxShop RSS News Feed The Royal Mail are offering solutions at the start of the delivery chain, but what happens at the receiving end?Are you always at home to receive a parcel or are you usually at work when a delivery is made? You may then have to collect from a delivery depot that may not be so local.The solution can be found at PostBoxShop!We supply a vast number of postboxes, letterboxes and mailboxes to suit all our customer’s needs.Shopping online is becoming increasingly popular, with one common restraint, who will be at home all day to wait for the parcel box deliveries, as they are generally too big to fit through standard letter plates. The solution is, of course, a secure and large-capacity parcel box.Our Parcel Dropbox is perfect, simply place a parcel onto the internal shelf and close the lid, which will drop it down inside the box, a section only accessible with your key. It is unique as it will accept multiple deliveries, and it can be screwed to a wall or concreted into the ground with a base plate.Our Parcel Box Cube is a new design of both parcel and mailbox which can receive small volumes of mail and parcels. Ideal for home It has a solid powerful retractable plate Inside the top of the box which prevents parcels and mail being fished out of the box involuntarily. The Parcel Pod comes complete with a security locking mechanism which enhances the security of this box. Multiple deliveries are possible when other models only allow for one delivery at a time.Royal Mail parcel boxes are a great innovation, but you will also need a domestic parcel box purchased from PostBoxShop to receive online deliveries.If you have any questions about our parcel box range, please contact our friendly team today. Call us on 01233 229297 (Mon-Fri, 9am – 5pm).GIVE US YOUR STAMP OF APPROVAL- PostBoxShop -SUPPLIER OF QUALITY POSTBOXES ONLINE https://www.postboxshop.com/Parcel_Boxes_are_the_Future--post--145.html 145 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/PBS%20Parcel%20Box.png 2019-08-28 16:32:40 0 Emma probably received her letter in a multiple mailbox in one of her student accommodation letterboxes. It has always been an issue for landlords or university accommodation officers to keep student mail secure. The problem of theft from insecure letterboxes continues to be an issue at some properties and halls of residence in university towns and cities.However, there is no need for concern, there is now a solution...PostBoxShop.PostBoxShop have a range of student letterbox bank installations that will take your breath away.Multiple PostboxesAccess, security and design are the three issues that are prominent features in modern day lifestyleMost modern refurbishments or new projects for apartment blocks need to provide not only an access control scheme, but also safe and secure means of receiving mail. POSTBOXSHOP is a leader in this field. It has a wealth of experience and resources manufacturing high quality mailboxes that are specially designed to meet the requirements of the end user.These post boxes are now approved and used by many key players in the UK Building Industry and recommended by various European Post Offices. They comply with British Standards and Royal Mail requirements. We can also help to make sure they are complying with the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act.With high technology production facilities, in excess of one million post boxes are manufactured each year. Each mailbox conforms to European Norm Quality Control Levels to ensure that the letterboxes produced are of high standard. The means of production are also using sustainable energy and a policy to protect the environment is in place in each factory to reduce carbon emission and eradicate the use of solvents.The aim of Postbox Shop is to ensure that your post box systems work in harmony with the architecture and interior design scheme of developments, within budget, and complying with all sets of UK legislation. PostBoxShop offers a site survey, free quote and drawings service, and even installation can be arranged.Please examine the extensive range at Postbox Shop:Door Side PanelsThis mailbox system is the most appealing front delivery and rear retrieval application. The post boxes are made of electro galvanised steel and then powder coated in any RAL colour of your choice. Other finishes such as satin stainless steel or anodised aluminium are also available.Surface MountedIn most cases of front delivery and front retrieval of the mail, the mailboxes are mounted onto the wall. They can be positioned either outside against a wall or on an internal wall in a lobby area.RecessedA very elegant solution of front delivery and front retrieval of the mail, with all the mailboxes recessed into the wall. They can be positioned either outside against a wall or on an internal wall in a lobby area.Through The WallThe mailboxes in this application are designed to be built into masonry cavity walls. It can either be installed as a single unit or grouped together in a multi-tenanted building requiring a collective delivery point. No more mail on the floor, no need to get outside to pick your mail, and more importantly, no paperboys can access the inside of the buildings!Free StandingWhen wall space is lacking or when a more designed approach is considered, postboxes can be free standing with a choice of stand and frames available in various finishes.Fire RatedWhen fire safety is key, look no further than our excellent range of Fire Rated Mailboxes. Ideal for any fire rated walls or exit routes, the FR60MG Fire Rated Mailbox range has been specifically designed and tested by Exova Warringtonfire, proven to withstand and contain an arson attack for at least one hour.We specialise in stylish practical solutions to suit your budget...products including; freestanding postboxes, surface mounted postboxes, recessed letterboxes, through the wall postboxes, door side panel postboxes, parcel boxes, mail chutes, anti-arson postboxes, bespoke postboxes, apartment letterboxes and much, much more.Please contact us if you have an idea you would like to create…we can make it happen. Or, if you have any questions about any of our diverse range of products and services, letterbox or parcel box ranges, simply contact our friendly team today.PLEASE GIVE US YOUR STAMP OF APPROVAL- PostBox Shop -SUPPLIER OF QUALITY POSTBOXES ONLINE https://www.postboxshop.com/Sir_David_Attenborough_Letter_drops_in_Student_Mailbox--post--144.html 144 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/pbs_student.png 2019-07-26 10:41:29 0 The 2019 International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup is the 12th edition of the Cricket World Cup.This is an international cricket tournament contested by men's national teams from the ICC and is being hosted by England and Wales from 30 May to 14 July 2019. The first match was played at The Oval while the final will be played at Lord's. It is the fifth time that the Cricket World Cup is being held in England and Wales, following the 1975, 1979, 1983 and 1999 World Cups.Postboxes have been painted blue in towns and cities across England and Wales to mark the Cricket World Cup. The BBC report that ten postboxes close to each of the host venues have been rebranded by Royal Mail for the duration of the tournament. The ICC said the promotion would, "help bring the tournament to life".One in New Street, Birmingham, celebrates Brian Lara's record first-class innings score of 501 not out, at Edgbaston in 1994. Another postbox is near Lord's Cricket Ground in London, which will host the final of the 50-over tournament on 14 July 2019. https://www.postboxshop.com/The_Cricket_World_Cup_2019_is_celebrated_by_painting_Royal_Mail_Postboxes_in_Blue--post--143.html 143 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/PBS%20June.png 2019-06-26 12:48:30 0 A Royal Mail postbox has been occupied by a family of squatters in a quiet corner of Norfolk. Not unusual these days with a housing shortage one may suggest. However, it is unusual that a family of birds have chosen such a place to raise their babies.The online site Pretty 52 reports that this unusual post box is located on Low Road between Pentney and Narborough in Norfolk. A sign has been affixed to the front warning members of the public not to put their letters inside for fear of harming or disturbing the chicks. The sign reads, ‘Birds nesting - please do not post,’ is written in capital letters and stuck on with red tape to match the colour of the postbox.The Royal Mail commented that it is becoming more frequent for birds to nest inside post boxes during spring. If there is a problem with a spring letterbox the postal delivery service will always request their customers to use other boxes to ensure the birds are kept safe."We check the box regularly and once the birds have left the nest, the box is thoroughly cleaned and then reopened for customers to use…In the meantime, we advise customers to use other postboxes nearby or they can drop mail off at any Post Office branch in the area.""They will be coming back every year now!" remarked one person, while another added: "Lovely thing to do."Hannah Watfa, who took the photo, said she was, "really pleased they've closed the box; it's so cute! There are lots more nearby to use and it's lovely that the birds have found a safe space to nest."Wouldn’t it be fascinating to see what goes on inside this unusual postbox when the eggs hatch and birds are fed and raised?I understand that each male and female is responsible for certain jobs as they raise their babies. The female builds the nest, though the male helps brings her some of the materials. He continues to sing as she lays the eggs and incubates them. When the babies hatch, both the parents get busy feeding them.Modern webcams can now be fitted inside actual nesting boxes, which makes fascinating viewing for the budding ornithologist. Look at this camera footage of Great Tits feeding their seven young, also in Norfolk: https://www.postboxshop.com/Secure_Letterboxes_Dont_Let_Anything_In--post--142.html 142 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/PBS%20SBD.png 2019-05-30 16:04:02 0 Today people don’t just send chocolate Easter eggs, they send Easter cards Easter hampers and other Easter gifts of all shapes and sizes. How can you deliver yourself if family and friends are many miles away? Parcels are easy to send but rather difficult to receive. What is the alternative If you go out to work or do not want to wait in at home, all day?It’s easy, simply purchase a parcel drop box from Postbox Shop.A Postbox Shop parcel box gives you the freedom to buy online and not have the hassle of waiting around or missing your important delivery that may come when you’re at work, out shopping or pursuing a leisure activity.Postbox Shop has many parcel boxes to suit your needs:Dad Parcel Box CubeThis new parcel box is a new design of both parcel and mailbox which can receive small volumes of mail and parcels. Ideal for your home, it has a solid powerful retractable plate inside the top of the box which prevents parcels and mail being fished out of the box involuntarily. The Parcel Pod comes complete with a security locking mechanism which enhances the security of this box. Multiple deliveries are possible, when other competitor’s models only allow for one delivery at a time.Allux Parcel Box 500Our Parcel Box 500 can receive small volumes of mail and parcels. Ideal for your home, it has a solid powerful retractable plate inside the top of the box which prevents parcels and mail being fished out of the box illegally. The Parcel Box 500 comes complete with a security locking mechanism which enhances the security of this box. Multiple deliveries are possible, when other models only allow for one delivery at a time.Allux Parcel Box 600The Parcel Box 600 is newly designed, being a combination of both parcel and mailbox which can receive large volumes of mail and parcels. It has a solid powerful retractable plate Inside the top of the box which prevents parcels and mail being fished out of the box involuntarily. The Parcel Box 600 comes complete with a security locking mechanism which enhances the security of this box. Multiple deliveries are possible for parcels sized 290mm x 155mm x 320mm. It is made of electro-galvanised steel, has a powder coated finish in satin black, is weather proof and has a 12-year guarantee against rust. The security lock is supplied with two security keys. The exact dimensions of parcel box are 1050mm high x 380mm wide x 220mm deep, with a volume of 90 litres. It has a top delivery opening, with a secure front retrieval application.Allux Parcel Box 800The designer led Parcel Dropbox is the solution that we have all been looking for.  A large receptacle for all your mail, newspapers and medium packages. Secured within a galvanised steel box and concreted into the ground with a patented base plate (optional) and securely locked with a high security 5-pin cylinder lock.  The Parcel Flap for deliveries is 115mm high x 300mm wide x 300mm deep. The intermediate shelf in the postbox can be removed to create space for unusually high volumes of mail, e.g. when on holiday. Our system allows for more than one delivery a day, whereas most similar products will only let you have one. This product can also act as a mailbox, a newspaper box and a parcel box.Therefore, if you need to receive your Easter delivery, when you or your relatives are not at home, then your solution is simply a few clicks away.Another great idea is that at Postbox Shop, you could create your own colourful Easter letterbox. Would you like a personalised letterbox and custom letterbox, for your future Easter deliveries?Exclusive on Postbox Shop, you can now design and order your own letterbox. Choose a letterbox model, choose a combination of colours to match your Easter ideas, (Spring, Easter, or just something unique!), and Postbox Shop will deliver your unique letterbox within 2-3 weeks.To find out more about the diverse range of products at Postbox Shop, simply contact us today. Remember, Easter Sunday is on the 21st April 2019, have a …HAPPY EASTER Call us on 01233 664 524 (Mon-Fri, 9am – 5pm)- PostBoxShop -SUPPLIER OF QUALITY POSTBOXES ONLINE https://www.postboxshop.com/Easter_Springtime_is_a_time_for_New_Life_Giving_Sharing_and_Parcel_Boxes--post--140.html 140 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/PBS%20Easter%20Blog.png 2019-04-12 11:29:11 0 They say:“The USA is where the modern Mother’s Day as we know it started. Although many forms of Mother’s day existed before – typically with religious roots – Mother’s day is now considered a secular day of celebration, during which mothers are showered with gifts and cards. The day was first conceived at the beginning of the 20th century when a woman called Ann Reeves Jarvis’s mother died. She wanted to have a national day for people to honour the sacrifices mothers make for their children.”Are you planning to shower your mother with gifts or cards? But what are the alternatives? What are unusual Mother’s Day gifts?One unique example of such a gift is a parcel box from PostBoxShop. Mums who shop online is becoming increasingly popular. There is one common restraint, however, who will be at home all day to wait for the parcel box deliveries, as they are generally too big to fit through standard letter plates? The solution is, of course, a secure and large parcel box.PostBoxShop showcase a Parcel Dropbox that is perfect.One simply has to place a parcel onto the internal shelf and close the lid, which will drop it down inside the box. This section then is only accessible with your key. This parcel box for home is unique as it will accept multiple deliveries, and it can be screwed to a wall or concreted into the ground with a base plate.Why not also take a look at our Zurich letterbox which is much smaller, yet ideal for both external and internal use.PostBoxShop is probably the only online supplier of post boxes and mail boxes not supplying goods imported from the Far East. PostBoxShop will only source their products from reliable manufacturers in the UK and Europe where they can guarantee that only the finest materials are used. PostBoxShop will not import and supply the inferior goods from the Far East that are readily available in today’s market on other websites and retail outlets. You can be assured that you only receive products of the finest quality. Most of their products comply to BS EN:13724 and Secured By Design New Homes Guide 2014.PostBoxShop can cater for all styles and tastes whether you require a traditional or modern post box, we will have the solution.The PostBoxShop range includes:Freestanding letterboxesSurface mounted mailboxesRecessed postboxesThrough the wall post boxesRear access post boxesMail chutesAnti-Arson letterboxesFire rated post boxesPost boxes for gates and railingsSecured by Design letterboxesBespoke boxesIf you have any questions about our parcel box range, please contact our friendly team today.PostBoxShop wishes all mothers throughout the world, a Happy Mother’s Day. After all, where would we be without you? Call us on 01233 664 524 (Mon-Fri, 9am – 5pm)- PostBoxShop -SUPPLIER OF QUALITY POSTBOXES ONLINE https://www.postboxshop.com/Ideal_Mothers_Day_Gifts_at_Postbox_Shop--post--139.html 139 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/PBS%20Mothers%20Day.png 2019-03-27 10:28:36 0 Sussex Police have arrested a total of five people in connection with the damage, caused by explosive devices, detonated in post boxes and telephone boxes around the Chichester district on Boxing Day night, 26thth December 2018.Police officers are investigating these eight acts of postbox vandalism in Bosham, Lavant, Charlton, East Dean, Barlavington, Westerton and Oving between 10pm and 12 midnight.These explosions were ignited at the following locations:Post-box outside The Reach, Smugglers Lane, BoshamPost-box at the entrance to Bosham Hoe on Hoe Lane junction with Smugglers Lane, BoshamPost-box on the A286 junction with St Nicholas Road, LavantPost-box outside The Fox Goes Free PH, Charlton Road, CharltonPost-box near the Star and Garter pub, East DeanPost-box Folly Lane, BarlavingtonTelephone kiosk on the corner of Richmond Road, WestertonTelephone kiosk at the High Street junction with Highfield Lane, OvingWithin a few days, 22-year-old man from Chichester and a 23-year-old from Hampshire were arrested on suspicion of causing an explosion likely to endanger life. Another 22-year-old man also from Chichester was arrested on suspicion of causing an explosion likely to endanger life and the possession of a class B drug.All three were released on police bail until February 5th.Detective Sergeant Vicky Guy from Sussex Police went on to say that:“We have now made a total of five arrests but this still remains a live investigation … We continue to appeal to the public and ask anyone with information to report it to us without delay … You can do this either online or by calling 101. Alternatively, you can visit the Crimestoppers website or contact the independent charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.”These two men were released on police bail until February 8.“It’s important to stress that we believe these criminal acts were intended to cause damage and nobody has been hurt, but there is significant potential to cause injury and we have dedicated officers to the investigation as a matter of urgency." (Sussex Police, Detective inspector Alan Pack) https://www.postboxshop.com/AntiArson_Letterboxes_are_required_in_response_to_Chichester_Postbox_Explosions_--post--138.html 138 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/PBS_Blog_antiarson.png 2019-02-26 10:37:36 0 At first inspection this appears to be a brilliant idea, but what are the dangers or pitfalls? Yes, it ticks all the, ‘save the planet’ recycling boxes but how secure and safe is your post?Those of you who have read my blogs will know the dangers of thefts from letterboxes and the importance of high-security solutions. Police launched a CCTV appeal after a bank statement theft from a residential post box in Dorset. Clearly, this was an attempt at identity theft but is only the tip of the iceberg. Credit cards, health records, tax details, DVLA documents have all gone missing from insecure letterboxes. How secure is your microwave letterbox? This recycled postbox is a unique postbox idea and your unusual postbox will be noticed in your local community. However, this clearly is an advert to the criminal fraternity…please steal my post!If you need a new postbox ensure that it is made from electro-galvanised steel, has a security 5 pin rim lock complete with 3 keys, it is anti-drill, anti-bump, anti-pick locking, has a patented anti fishing device, patented hinge protector and a patented locking mechanism, with the highest resistance against vandalism and mail theft.Where does one purchase a postbox to such a high specification? Look no further than Postbox Shop.The DAD009 letterbox, Secured By Design, is a Police preferred specification.The features of this secure mail box are:1.5mm thick electro-galvanized steel10 Year guaranteeSecurity 5 pin rim lock complete with 3 keys30,000 differsAnti-drill, anti-bump and anti-pick lockPatented anti fishing devicePatented hinge protectorPatented locking mechanismPersonalised card with unique key number to order new keysDimensions: 325mm W x 380mm H x 330mm DThe security standards are:Certified Secured By Design (copy of certificate available upon request)TS009:2012 - Grade 2EN1303:2005 - Grade 4British Standard BSEN13724 This is more impressive than a Microwave (recycled postbox)…don’t you think?Although, please recycle effectively in other ways. If you have any questions regarding our postboxes, letterboxes, mailboxes or services, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team today.Call us Mon-Fri, 9am – 5pm- PostBoxShop -NO1. SUPPLIER OF QUALITY POSTBOXES IN THE UK  https://www.postboxshop.com/A_Microwave_LetterboxIs_this_Recycling_Gone_Mad--post--137.html 137 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Jan_Blog_PBS.png 2019-01-29 11:49:23 0 There have been many common thread references to postal services or postmen in music and song throughout the years, particularly in the 1960’s. However, to find out that there is now, in 2018, a Royal Mail postbox ‘Singing Postbox’, is an unusual twist to the theme.When growing up I much too young to see the Singing Postman, Allan Smethurst on Top of the Pops on the BBC. He appeared on the same edition of Top of the Pops as the Rolling Stones and for a brief period he was outselling both the Beatles and the Stones. He even won an Ivor Novello Award for best Novelty Song, ‘Hev Yew Gotta Loight, Boy?’, in 1966. https://www.postboxshop.com/The_Singing_Postbox_provides_Festive_Christmas_Spirit--post--136.html 136 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/PBS%20Xmas%20Blog.png 2018-12-19 11:07:05 0 Royal Mail has revealed details of this year's Christmas stamps, which all feature postboxes.Images for the six stamps were illustrated by Stroud-based artist Andrew Davidson. They all show traditional red-coloured postboxes, ranging from smaller ones mounted on a post or in a wall to a large one with a double posting slot. Each stamp features a cypher from the six monarchs of the last 100 years.Mr Davidson, who has worked on more than 12 stamp issues for Royal Mail, said, "Knowing my illustrations on the 2018 Christmas stamps will be winging their way around the world delivering season's greetings to friends and family gives me a real sense of festive joy."As normal, religious Christmas stamps of the Madonna and Child in first class and second class rates will also be available from post offices. https://www.postboxshop.com/Parcel_Boxes_give_the_Stamp_of_Approval_for_Santa_Gifts--post--135.html 135 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/PBS%20Christmas%20Blog.png 2018-11-30 16:16:24 0 5% Off Everything - Simply apply the Voucher Code below at the Checkout!Don't miss out on our offer!!!Simply enter the Voucher Code "BlackFri18" at the Checkout, when you have finished shopping.   Celebrate Black Friday until Cyber Monday this year by taking advantage of our 5% discount offer.Do you shop online...never want to miss a delivery again? You need to buy a secure parcel box, we have many different designs available. Purchase in time to receive your Christmas packages this year!Or perhaps your property requires a railing and gate letterbox, or an exclusive designer letterbox, to complete your home in style. Whether you're looking for a modern letterbox, or a traditional letterbox, we can help with our wide range, all on offer. In addition to individual letterboxes, we supply and install multiple letterbox banks in a variety of models, to work in harmony with the architecture and interior design of any building. Or if you're looking to be bold, try one of our "show your colours" range, a personalised letterbox either choose from our unique range or provide your own image/logo. Help us celebrate this year at Postbox Shop and take advantage whilst stocks last.- PostBoxShop -- Supplier of Quality Postboxes Online - https://www.postboxshop.com/Its_Black_Friday_5_Off_Everything_Today_until_Cyber_Monday--post--134.html 134 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Black%20Friday%20PBS%20Blog.png 2018-11-23 08:55:15 0 Only 7 days to go!!!Black Friday signifies the beginning of the Christmas shopping season and remains one of the largest sale days in the year, which we welcome and embrace here at PostBoxShop.This year we are happy to announce we will be offering 5% off everything in our range, simply enter the coupon code "BlackFri18" at the checkout.Help us celebrate this fantastic offer which will be valid from Black Friday 23rd November until Cyber Monday 26th November 2018. If you shop online and never want to miss a delivery again, view our secure parcel box range with various models available. Or perhaps your property requires a railing and gate letterbox, or an exclusive designer letterbox? Whether you're looking for a modern letterbox, or a traditional letterbox, we can help!In addition to individual letterboxes, we supply and install multiple letterboxes, designed to work in harmony with the external architecture or interior design of any building. Or perhaps you require our "show your colours" range, a personalised letterbox with classic designs to choose from or provide your own image/logo to have printed on your letterbox today. TAKE ADVANTAGE - WHILST STOCKS LAST... https://www.postboxshop.com/Black_Friday__Cyber_Monday_Deal_at_PostBoxShop__5_Off_Everything--post--133.html 133 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/PBS%20Black%20Friday.png 2018-11-16 09:24:46 0 On Sunday the 30th September Team Europe beat the team from the USA to win golf’s prestigious Ryder Cup at Le Golf National Golf course in Paris, France, 17 ½ to 10 ½.The Ryder Cup is a biennial men's golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States. The competition is contested every two years with the venue alternating between courses in the United States and Europe.The Team Europe captain, vice-captain and players were as follows:Captain: Thomas Bjorn.Vice Captains: Luke Donald, Padraig Harrington, Robert Karlsson, Graeme Mcdowell and Lee WestwoodPlayers: Francesco Molinari, Justin Rose, Tyrrell Hatton, Tommy Fleetwood, Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, Alex Noren, Thorbjorn Olesen, Paul Casey, Sergio Garcia, Henrik Stenson and Ian Poulter.Examine all the facts, details, statistics, scoring and results here at the Ryder Cup website: https://www.postboxshop.com/The_Postman_helps_to_deliver_the_Ryder_Cup--post--132.html 132 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Postman_blog.png 2018-10-30 11:52:41 0 The trial of 30 Royal Mail parcel boxes is taking place in Northampton (17 parcel boxes) and Leicester (13 parcel boxes) until 5th November 2018 and is the biggest change for post boxes in over 160 years. The boxes are aimed to help small business and marketplace sellers who can post pre-paid parcels in the same way you post letters, rather than having to queue up at the Post Office. Before you post them, you will need to make sure your parcel has the correct stamp or franked mail label on it which you can buy and print off online.You will be able to drop off your returns to retailers, such as Debenhams or ASOS, if they have provided you with a pre-paid label. Marketplace sellers on sites such as eBay and Etsy, will be able to post pre-paid parcels through specially adapted parcel post boxes. The general public can also buy postage online from the Royal Mail for parcels, with Click & Drop.The post boxes have a larger opening and secure design, making it easy for you to post your parcels safely and conveniently, especially if you post a lot or sell items regularly online.Royal Mail will wait for customer feedback on the trial and if it's successful, they could be rolled out all over the country. At the end of the trial, they will be reviewing your feedback and making a decision whether we introduce more parcel post boxes across the UK.The Royal Mail are offering solutions at the start of the delivery chain, but what happens at the receiving end? Are you always at home to receive a parcel or are you usually at work when a delivery is made? You may then have to collect from a delivery depot that may not be so local.The solution can be found at Postbox Shop!Postbox Shop supply a vast number of postboxes, letterboxes and mailboxes to suit all our customer’s needs. However, shopping online is becoming increasingly popular, with one common restraint, who will be at home all day to wait for the parcel box deliveries, as they are generally too big to fit through standard letter plates. The solution is, of course, a secure and large capacity parcel box.Our Parcel Dropbox is perfect, simply place a parcel onto the internal shelf and close the lid, which will drop it down inside the box, a section only accessible with your key. It is unique as it will accept multiple deliveries, and it can be screwed to a wall or concreted into the ground with a base plate. Our Zurich letterbox is much smaller, however ideal for both external and internal use. Royal Mail parcel boxes are a great innovation, but you will also need a domestic parcel box purchased from Postbox Shop to receive online deliveries. If you have any questions about our parcel box range, please contact our friendly team today.Call us on 01233 664 524 (Mon-Fri, 9am – 5pm)- PostBoxShop -SUPPLIER OF QUALITY POSTBOXES ONLINE  https://www.postboxshop.com/Parcel_Postboxes_are_on_Trial_in_the_Midlands--post--131.html 131 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/PBSParcelBox%20(1).png 2018-10-01 15:24:43 0  It's really never been so easy, whether you're a company, or an individual awaiting your delivery, this secure parcel delivery box is the solution! From an environmental approach, only one delivery will take place, no further attempts will be required therefore reducing CO2 emissions.You can also opt for a refrigerated locker, to receive your groceries and collect them, when you want them.Fresh food stored in a cool locker, with 3 different temperature settings to choose from. This solution is easy to service and maintain. A refrigerated parcel box is ideal if you receive regular fresh grocery deliveries.  Manufactured from electro-galvanised steel, the MySmartBox® is a strong and robust solution, able to secure your parcels. Simply plug into a power socket and shop online today.Contact us for more information. - PostBox Shop - Constantly changing to meet your requirements and supply the best parcel solution https://www.postboxshop.com/Were_a_National_Distributor_of_MySmartBoxR--post--130.html 130 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/PBS%20Newsletter%20Blog%20Smartbox.png 2018-07-18 16:23:08 0 So why not ‘Show Your Colours’ for your World Cup team at Postbox Shop?Take a look at our new and exclusive range of personalised letterbox prints! Choose one of these to show your support and Show your Colours.Why not choose the England flag?Or you could have your favourite country’s flag printed on a postbox supplied by Postbox Shop. Or similarly, create your own World Cup artwork…you design it, we’ll print it.You can now have a picture or image of your choice printed on the front of your letterbox.As standard, currently we supply an England letterbox, but perhaps you want your favourite World Cup national flag or image of your hero or heroine, printed and displayed proudly on the front of your letterbox? Anything is possible with our bespoke letterbox designs.Make your letterbox really yours and stand out from the crowd. These bespoke letterbox designs are suitable for large amounts of mail and wall mounting, to suit all requirements. This easy to use letterbox range is manufactured of electro-galvanised steel, UV resistant, scratch resistant and waterproof, keeping your mail dry. What an original and practical way to show your colours, letterboxes don’t have to be boring, they can be eye-catching!Please view our letterboxes for dimensions and features. We conform to British and European Standards (BSEN13724) and are Royal Mail compliant.Please contact us if you have an idea you would like to create…we can make it happen. Or, if you have any questions about any of our diverse range of products and services, letterbox or parcel box ranges, please contact our friendly team today.PLEASE BOX CLEVER…VISIT- PostBox Shop -SUPPLIER OF QUALITY POSTBOXES ONLINE https://www.postboxshop.com/Show_your_Colours_at_the_World_Cup_2018--post--129.html 129 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/rsz_pbs.png 2018-06-14 16:03:40 0 Do you want to prevent this happening to you?The solution is simple, purchase a ‘Secured by Design’ letterbox from the high security box range at Postbox Shop.Postbox Shop provides an extensive range of individual and commercial postboxes, letterboxes and mailboxes, each designed with access, security and your lifestyle needs in mind.Our security box range has been manufactured to protect your mail from theft and vandalism. Our DAD009 security box model is the UK’s first 'Secured By Design' letterbox and can be surface mounted, recessed or freestanding. Our SECUREBOX model can store a large amount of mail and harbours a unique 3 points locking mechanism. Our FORT KNOX LETTERBOX is exclusively available from us and is mainly used for commercial purposes, like our other security box range it includes an anti-hooking device, anti-theft device and much more. All dimensions and special features can be viewed when an image is selected. Check out our heavy-duty letterboxes and Anti Arson Letterbox range too if you wish to prevent vandalism.My preferred secure mail box to eradicate mail fraud is the DAD009 letterbox, Secured By Design, a Police preferred specification.The features of this secure mail box are:1.5mm thick electro-galvanized steel10 Year guaranteeSecurity 5 pin rim lock complete with 3 keys30,000 differsAnti-drill, anti-bump and anti-pick lockPatented anti fishing devicePatented hinge protectorPatented locking mechanismPersonalised card with unique key number to order new keysDimensions: 325mm W x 380mm H x 330mm DThe security standards are:Certified Secured By Design (copy of certificate available upon request)TS009:2012 - Grade 2EN1303:2005 - Grade 4British Standard BSEN13724If you have any questions regarding our postboxes, letterboxes, mailboxes or services, please contact our friendly team today.Call us on 01233 664 524 (Mon-Fri, 9am – 5pm)- PostBoxShop -SUPPLIER OF QUALITY POSTBOXES ONLINE https://www.postboxshop.com/High_Security_Box_Range_Prevents_Theft_and_Fraud--post--128.html 128 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/SBD%20May%20Blog.png 2018-05-31 17:02:57 0 Another fabulous sporting event this year, is the FIFA World Cup.The 2018 FIFA World Cup will be the 21st FIFA World Cup, a quadrennial (recurring every four years), international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA. It is scheduled to take place in Russia from 14th June to 15th July 2018.The final tournament will involve 32 national teams, which include 31 teams determined through qualifying competitions and the automatically qualified host team. A total of 64 matches will be played in 12 venues located in 11 cities.Click here to find out who and when your favourite team are playing at this Russia World Cup 2018. https://www.postboxshop.com/Show_Your_Support_and_Show_Your_Colours_at_Postbox_Shop--post--127.html 127 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/PBS_england_flag.png 2018-04-27 12:47:16 0 Mother’s Day is on SUNDAY, 11th MARCH, 2018Recently a friend of mine was chatting to me about how sad she felt about missing Mother’s Day this year. She works away in Barcelona, teaching at an international school, only coming back to the UK in the school holidays. This year she wanted to surprise her mum with a really special gift that she can buy for online delivery. The problem is that her mum, who lives alone and is in her 70’s, gets worried about answering the front door to cold callers, strangers and receiving parcels.That’s no problem, I said, just buy a parcel box from Postbox Shop, for her. A box which will be large enough to accept a parcel, which will alleviate all the hassle and worry involved in answering the front door. There’s also the advantage that the parcel drop box can repeatedly receive parcels, whatever the occasion.So that’s exactly what my friend did. She purchased an Allux Parcel Box 600 from Postbox Shop. The Parcel Box 600 is newly designed, being a combination of both parcel and mailbox which can receive large volumes of mail and parcels. It has a solid powerful retractable plate inside the top of the box which prevents parcels and mail being fished out of the box involuntarily. The Parcel Box 600 comes complete with a security locking mechanism which enhances the security of this box. Multiple deliveries are possible for parcels sized 290mm x 155mm x 320mm. It is made of electro-galvanised steel, has a powder coated finish in satin black, is weatherproof and has a 12-year guarantee against rust. The security lock is supplied with two security keys. The exact dimensions of parcel box are 1050mm high x 380mm wide x 220mm deep, with a volume of 90 litres. It has a top delivery opening, with a secure front retrieval application.This one not for you? Here are further parcel boxes to choose from:Dad Parcel Box CubeThis new parcel box is a new design of both parcel and mailbox which can receive small volumes of mail and parcels. Ideal for your home, it has a solid powerful retractable plate inside the top of the box which prevents parcels and mail being fished out of the box involuntarily. The Parcel Pod comes complete with a security locking mechanism which enhances the security of this box. Multiple deliveries are possible when other competitor’s models only allow for one delivery at a time.Allux Parcel Box 800The designer led Parcel Dropbox is the solution that we have all been looking for.  A large receptacle for all your mail, newspapers and medium packages. Secured within a galvanised steel box and concreted into the ground with a patented base plate (optional) and securely locked with a high security 5-pin cylinder lock. The Parcel Flap for deliveries is 115mm high x 300mm wide x 300mm deep. The intermediate shelf in the postbox can be removed to create space for unusually high volumes of mail, e.g. when on holiday. Our system allows for more than one delivery a day, whereas most similar products will only let you have one. This product can also act as a mailbox, a newspaper box and a parcel box.Allux Parcel Box 500Our Parcel Box 500 is a new design of both parcel and mailbox which can receive small volumes of mail and parcels. Ideal for your home, it has a solid powerful retractable plate inside the top of the box which prevents parcels and mail being fished out of the box illegally. The Parcel Box 500 comes complete with a security locking mechanism which enhances the security of this box. Multiple deliveries are possible when other models only allow for one delivery at a time.Parcel Box Deluxe VersionThe designer-led Parcel Box Deluxe is the solution that we have all been looking for. A large receptacle for all your mail, newspapers and medium packages. Secured within a galvanised steel box and concreted into the ground with a patented base plate (optional) and securely locked with a high-security 5-pin cylinder lock. The Parcel Flap for deliveries is 115mm high x 300mm wide x 300mm deep. The intermediate shelf in the postbox can be removed to create space for unusually high volumes of mail, e.g. when on holiday. Our system allows for more than one delivery a day, whereas most similar products will only let you have one. This product can then act as a mailbox, a newspaper box and a parcel box. This Parcel Box also has a unique locking mechanism so you can keep the box shut to prevent any deliveries (useful if you don’t want the box to be used). Therefore, if you need a parcel delivery when you are not at home to receive Mother’s Day cards, Mother’s Day presents, then your solution is just a quick click away. No need to wait in at home for online deliveries anymore, this is the perfect solution!!!To find out more about any products at Postbox Shop, simply contact us today. Remember…Mother’s Day is on SUNDAY, 11th MARCH, 2018HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY FROM US TO ALL THE FABULOUS MOTHERS OUT THERECall us on 01233 664 524 (Mon-Fri, 9am – 5pm)- PostBoxShop -SUPPLIER OF QUALITY POSTBOXES ONLINE  https://www.postboxshop.com/Mothers_Day__A_Parcel_Box_to_sayTHANKS_MUM--post--126.html 126 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/PBS_mother_day_blog_image.png 2018-03-01 12:20:48 0 Is this cute little song what Valentine’s day is all about? https://www.postboxshop.com/Valentines_Day_Disasters_can_be_avoided_at_Postbox_Shop--post--125.html 125 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/PBS_valentines_image_2018.png 2018-02-07 11:26:38 0 The HBO series, based on the books by George RR Martin, is filmed principally in Northern Ireland and has a mainly British and Irish cast. The stamps include the "Mother of Dragons" Daenerys Targaryen, played by Emilia Clarke, Jon Snow (Kit Harington), Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) and Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey).Other characters to feature are Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner), Tywin Lannister (Charles Dance), Eddard Stark (Sean Bean), Olenna Tyrell (Dame Diana Rigg), Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage), and Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau).Five stamps include images of the Night King and the White Walkers, giants, direwolves and dragons, and of course the famous Iron Throne. The collection's release comes ahead of the eighth and final series of Game of Thrones, which is currently in production. Most of the filming on the previous seven series has taken place at Titanic Studios in Belfast, Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge and on location across Northern Ireland, while some scenes were shot in Scotland.Fans can pre-order online, this Game of Thrones merchandise now, from the Royal Mail website and buy them from 23rd January 2018, at Post Office branches across the UK or by calling Royal Mail's customer service line (Tel: 0845 600 3210): https://www.postboxshop.com/A_Secure_Stamp_of_Approval_for_Game_of_Thrones_is_in_the_Post_this_Winter--post--124.html 124 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/PBS_GOTstampsblog.png 2018-01-22 14:15:43 0 To ‘box clever’ means someone is using his or her intelligence to get what he or she wants. It means using more than brawn to overcome an obstacle, achieve an aim or to beat an opponent. Boxing clever is different than thinking outside the box because it is about marshalling resources and deciding upon a strategy, which may or may not require new approaches.The battle of wits described in ‘box clever’ owes its origin to the sport of boxing. Boxing permeates most cultures in the world, and evidence of it has been around for over 3,000 years. The first cave paintings depicting it were found in ancient Sumeria. Homer was the first to describe the sport at any great length in his epic poem, ‘The Iliad’.Since its origins, the sport of boxing has been a game of chess or a contest of minds as well as a physical contest. Like any sport, it is a case of one boxer using his or her limitations to his or her advantage while trying to exploit the opponent’s weaknesses. Both the strong and the weak boxer know that one right hook from the stronger boxer will floor the weaker one. Knowing this, the weaker boxer will attempt to ‘box clever’ and outflank his opponent so the feared blow never arrives.Why don’t you ‘box clever’ for online Christmas 2017 and New Year 2018 sales purchases, at Postbox Shop?It may be too late for a letter to Santa, but not for finding a bargain in the New Year sales.Purchasing online is usually cheaper and more convenient, but there is one issue that you need to think about. What about home delivery? The problem is that you have to be at home to receive the parcel. Will I have to take a day off work to receive the parcels at home, if I can get them all delivered on the same day, that is?What I need is a letterbox large enough to take parcels.Now you can receive parcels from parcel delivery companies without being at home, simply buy a Parcel Drop Box from Postbox Shop.You can be assured that you only receive products of the finest quality. The majority of our products comply to BS EN:13724 AND Secured By Design New Homes Guide 2014. PostBoxShop can cater for all styles and tastes whether you require a traditional or modern post box, we will have the ideal delivery solution.Our Parcel Dropbox design is perfect, simply place a parcel onto the internal shelf and close the lid, which will drop it down inside the box, a section only accessible with your key. The large capacity parcel boxes are unique as they will accept multiple deliveries, and can be screwed to a wall or concreted into the ground with a base plate. Our Zurich letterbox is much smaller, ideal for both external and internal use.Great value is the Parcel Box 500. It is a new design of both parcel and mailbox which can receive small volumes of mail and parcels. Ideal for home it has a solid powerful retractable plate Inside the top of the box which prevents parcels and mail being fished out of the box involuntarily. The Parcel Box 500 comes complete with a secure locking mechanism which enhances the security of this box. It is a great advantage to be able to receive multiple deliveries when other models only allow for one delivery at a time.Why not box clever and shop online for Christmas and New Year bargains?Purchase your parcel boxes for online deliveries from Postbox Shop.If you have any questions about our parcel box range, please contact our friendly team today… Call us on 01233 664 524 (Mon-Fri, 9am – 5pm)- PostBoxShop -SUPPLIER OF QUALITY POSTBOXES ONLINEIMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTChristmas closure will be from 22nd December 2017 to 3 January 2018.All order placed during this period will be delivered on the 4th, subject to stock availability.  https://www.postboxshop.com/Box_Clever_this_Christmas_and_New_Year_at_PostBoxShop--post--123.html 123 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/PBSParcelBox.png 2017-12-20 15:32:11 0 PostBoxShop will be closed for Christmas from the 22nd December 2017 to 3 January 2018All orders placed during this period will be delivered on the 4th January 2018, subject to stock availabilityEveryone at PostBoxShop would like to wish all our customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!- PostBoxShop -Supplier of Quality Postboxes Online https://www.postboxshop.com/Christmas_Closure_Dates_--post--122.html 122 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/PBS_wreath.jpg 2017-12-15 10:16:59 0 What can we do to mitigate against this threat?The answer is simple...purchase a parcel box from Postbox Shop.PostBoxShop supply a vast number of postboxes, letterboxes and mailboxes to suit all our customer’s needs. However, shopping online is becoming increasingly popular, with one common restraint, who will be at home all day to wait for the parcel box deliveries, as they are generally too big to fit through standard letter plates. The solution is, of course, a secure and large capacity parcel box.Our Parcel Dropbox is perfect, simply place a parcel on the internal shelf and close the lid, which will drop it down inside the box, a section only accessible with your key. It is unique as it will accept multiple deliveries, and it can be screwed to a wall or concreted into the ground with a base plate. Our Zurich letterbox is much smaller, however ideal for both external and internal use. Shop early for Christmas, but buy your parcel boxes for online deliveries from Postbox Shop, first.If you have any questions about our parcel box range, please contact our friendly team today.Call us on 01233 664 524 (Mon-Fri, 9am – 5pm) - PostBoxShop -SUPPLIER OF QUALITY POSTBOXES ONLINE https://www.postboxshop.com/Parcel_boxes__the_online_order_and_delivery_solution_at_Postbox_Shop--post--121.html 121 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/PBS_-_ParcelBlog.png 2017-11-28 11:45:56 0 Black Friday 2017 - 10% Off Everything - Simply apply the Voucher Code below at the Checkout!Don't miss out on our offer TODAY ONLY!!!Simply enter the Voucher Code "BlackFri17" at the Checkout, when you have finished shopping. Celebrate Black Friday this year by taking advantage of our 10% discount offer.Shop online...never want to miss a delivery again? You need a secure parcel box, with different designs available. Purchase in time to receive your Christmas packages this year... Or perhaps your property requires a railing and gate letterbox, or an exclusive designer letterbox, to complete in style. Whether you're looking for a modern letterbox, or a traditional letterbox, we can help. In addition to individual letterboxes, we supply and install multiple letterbox banks in a variety of models, to work in harmony with the architecture and interior design of any building. Or if you're looking to be bold, try one of our "show your colours" range, a personalised range of letterbox designs to choose from or specify your own image/logo. Help us celebrate Black Friday at the Postbox Shop and take advantage whilst stocks last.- PostBoxShop -- Supplier of Quality Postboxes Online - https://www.postboxshop.com/Its_Black_Friday__10_Off_Everything__Today_Only--post--120.html 120 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/PSBbfblogpic.png 2017-11-24 09:18:01 0 Black Friday is nearly upon us - Only 7 days to go!!!Black Friday falls on the 24th November this year, it is one of American sales phenomenon which we welcome and embrace here at PostBoxShop.This year we are happy to announce we will be offering 10% off our entire range, simply enter the code "BlackFri17" on the day, at the checkout.HURRY and help us celebrate as this fantastic offer is for 1 day only!The number of UK retailers participating in Black Friday offers has grown considerably each year.So why is it called Black Friday?Black Friday has many theories with regards to its origins in different counties.Black Friday takes place the day following Thanksgiving (the fourth Thursday of November), since 1952, it has been regarded as the beginning of the Christmas shopping season in the U.S. It was therefore used to describe the heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic that would occur on the day after Thanksgiving. This usage dates to at least 1961. More than twenty years later, as the phrase became more widespread, a popular explanation became the day in the year when retailers begin to turn a profit, thus going from being "in the red" to being "in the black".Perhaps you've heard other theories that you wish to share, please feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section below. If you shop online and never want to miss a delivery again, you should view our secure range of Parcel Boxes, with different designs available. Or perhaps your property requires a railing and gate letterbox, or an exclusive designer letterbox, to complete in style. Whether you're looking for a modern letterbox, or a traditional letterbox, we can help. In addition to individual letterboxes, we supply and install multiple letterbox banks in a variety of models, to work in harmony with the architecture and interior design of any building. Or if you're looking to be bold, try one of our "show your colours" range, a personalised range of letterbox designs to choose from or specify your own image/logo. TAKE ADVANTAGE - WHILST STOCKS LAST...Start browsing our range today, ready for Black Friday. https://www.postboxshop.com/Black_Friday_Deals_at_PostBoxShop__10_Off_Everything__1_Day_Only--post--119.html 119 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/PBS_bf_shopping_bag.png 2017-11-17 09:40:24 0 Therefore, what actions can the Head of Household take to prevent harm to his house, home and family? What protection is there? Do you need a fireproof letterbox?Postbox Shop have the solution with their Anti Arson Letterbox Range. To protect yourself or your business against arson attacks, you should install an anti-arson letterbox.It is simple to fix behind a door and easy to maintain, as each box is manufactured from electro-galvanised steel with a white polyester powdered coating to improve durability, and ensure it is easy to clean. Our High Security Letterboxes maybe of interest, if you have concerns of vandalism.All Postbox Shop anti arson letterboxes include an anti-theft baffle too, with secure locking systems, and 2 keys provided. Check out our range today, examine design dimensions and further product specifications, which will make your home safe and secure.BEWAREThis year it could be a firework through the letterbox instead of chocolates.If you wish to find out more about our anti arson letterbox range, or have any questions, simply contact us via form today!Call us on 01233 664 524Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. - PostBoxShop -SUPPLIER OF QUALITY POSTBOXES ONLINE  https://www.postboxshop.com/Letterbox_Protection_to_prevent_Arson_and_Poisoning_is_LifeSaving--post--118.html 118 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/PBSAntiArsonletterbox.png 2017-10-19 16:18:14 0 A postbox is just a simple utilitarian piece of kit, isn’t it? Not that exciting…it’s just a hole in a wall or box to collect mail.According to Wikipedia a postbox is:“…also known as a collection box, mailbox, letter box or drop box is a physical box into which members of the public can deposit outgoing mail intended for collection by the agents of a country's postal service. The term post box can also refer to a private letter box for incoming mail.”Not exciting? Well, I do beg to differ, here are some novel DIY ideas for postboxes: https://www.postboxshop.com/Post_Boxes_at_PostBoxShopA_Myriad_of_Designs_to_Please_Everyone--post--117.html 117 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/PBS_postbox_range.png 2017-09-20 11:36:05 0 Finally, a terrifying tale of letterbox arson earlier this month. Fire crews were called to Kitchener Road in Rochester, just after 4.20am on Sunday, 6 th August, after the front door of the property was alight and had spread inside to the hallway carpet. The fire was out by 4.35am and there were no reported injuries. A Kent Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “The cause of the fire is thought to have been deliberate and is believed to have been caused by a flammable liquid being ignited. An investigation is underway.” Kent Police was called minutes after the fire had been put out and is now appealing for witnesses to come forward. A police spokesperson said: “Anyone who was in the area at the time or has information about the incident, is asked to contact Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting ZY/36246/17…Alternatively, contact Kent Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.” https://www.postboxshop.com/Strange_and_Dangerous_things_people_experience_with_Letterboxes--post--116.html 116 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/antiarson_letterbox.png 2017-08-23 12:13:28 0 “We're all going on a summer holiday, No more working for a week or two. Fun and laughter on our summer holiday, No more worries for me or you, For a week or two…” https://www.postboxshop.com/Avoid_Summer_Holiday_Mail_Theft_with_Postbox_Shop--post--115.html 115 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/shark_letterbox.png 2017-07-28 14:33:07 0 Father's Day is on Sunday, the 18th of June 2017What are the important qualities for being a good dad?A special dad should display feelings, demonstrate moral strength, have some physical strength, display family values, work on family relationships, show respect for others and have a good work ethic. Most of all though he should give his children unconditional love.How does your dad measure up?I love this “Greatest Dad Wins Ever” film: https://www.postboxshop.com/Fathers_Day_Gifts_at_Postbox_Shop__Ideal_for_your_Security_Conscious_Dad--post--114.html 114 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_92559.png 2017-06-16 14:41:46 0 Say YES to our CONTACTLESSS technology. Most modern refurbishments or new projects for college or university accommodation need to provide not only an access control scheme, but also safe and secure means of receiving mail. POSTBOXSHOP is a leader in this field. It has a wealth of experience and resources manufacturing high quality multiple letterboxes that are specially designed to meet the requirements of the student end user. These student accommodation letterboxes are now approved and used by many key players in the UK Building Industry and recommended by various European Post Offices. They comply with British Standards and Royal Mail requirements. We can also help to make sure they are complying with the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act.With high technology production facilities, more than one million post boxes are manufactured each year. Each mailbox conforms to European Norm Quality Control Levels to ensure that the letterboxes produced are of high standard. The means of production are also using sustainable energy and a policy to protect the environment is in place in each factory to reduce carbon emission and eradicate the use of solvents.Our aim is to ensure that your multiple letterboxes work in harmony with the architecture and interior design scheme of developments, within budget, and complying with all sets of UK legislation. We offer site survey, free quote and drawings service, and even installation can be arranged.Access, security and design are the three issues that are prominent features in modern day lifestyle. Here at Postbox Shop, the key message is to provide smart and secure seamless letterbox solutions. Say YES to our CONTACTLESSS technology. What does this actually mean, though?According to the Daily Express, a study in 2016 of 2,000 adults, found that we will typically misplace four items a month with keys, mobile phones, pens and glasses the most common. The Top Ten of lost or mislaid items is, 1. Keys, 2. Phone, 3. Pens (or other items of stationery), 4. Glasses or sunglasses, 5. Remote controls, 6. Money, 7. Socks, 8. Phone charger, 9. Bank cards and 10. Gloves.Two thirds of Britons describe themselves as the type to lose things 'regularly' and the average person forks out £4,480 over their lifetime replacing stuff they have lost.A student lifestyle at College or University increases the probability of losing their keys.Therefore electronic letterbox solutions are becoming increasingly popular...you can use Cards and Key Fobs instead of actual keys. Far easier and more secure to prevent mail theft.Postbox Shop can design a key less solution for you, utilising electronic card letterboxes or key fob letterboxes. This means…no more keys to lose! Say YES to our CONTACTLESSS technology. The management, secure storage and issuing of keys, especially for large multiple occupancy buildings, commercial premises, schools, universities and student accommodation sites, can be a complex, tiresome and costly exercise. The use of electronic locks is increasingly being asked for by our customers these days and DAD UK have been using this technology for many years. We can integrate your keyless solution within our range of secure mailboxes, parcel boxes, lockers, cabinets and doors. Choose between a keypad or a reader and with a wide choice of finishes available, they are an excellent addition to any mail or parcel delivery solution. Say YES to our CONTACTLESSS technology. Therefore, if you're looking for secure, stylish multiple mailboxes, take a look at our extensive range:  If you require any advice regarding incorporating our CONTACTLESS technology to ensure that you are SMART and SEAMLESS, simply contact us. Telephone: 01233 664524…Monday to Friday,  9am-5pm.- PostBoxShop -SUPPLIER OF QUALITY POSTBOXES ONLINE https://www.postboxshop.com/Postbox_Shop__Our_Multiple_Letterboxes_are_Smart_and_Seamless--post--113.html 113 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_82387.png 2017-05-31 10:51:03 0 The custom of giving eggs at Easter celebrates new life. Christians remember that Jesus, after dying on the cross, rose from the dead. This miracle showed that life could win over death.For Christians, the egg is a symbol of Jesus' resurrection, as when they are cracked open they stand for the empty tomb. Eggs were sometimes dyed red to symbolise the red blood of Christ caused by crucifixion. Eggs were always thought to be special because although they do not seem alive, they have life within them especially at springtime when chicks hatch out.Long ago people gave gifts of eggs carved from wood or precious stones. The first sweet eggs that were eaten were made in the last 100 years from sugar or marzipan. Since then chocolate eggs have become popular and these are given on Easter Sunday.In Christian countries like England, parents tell their children the Easter Bunny has hidden chocolate eggs and they race to find them round the house or garden. Children in other countries decorate hard-boiled eggs at Easter time by painting or dyeing them.In some countries such as the United States egg rolling is a popular Easter game. This is usually done with coloured eggs. One of the most well-known events is held in America on the White House lawn. Children and parents push the eggs along through the grass with wooden spoons. https://www.postboxshop.com/Postbox_Shop_has_an_Eggsciting_Eggstravagent_and_Eggcellent_Parcel_Boxjust_or_you--post--112.html 112 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_71844.png 2017-04-13 13:54:19 0 Mothering Sunday otherwise known as "Mother’s Day", is a Christian festival. The festival’s roots are derived from the seventeenth century, when England celebrated a day called "Mothering Sunday", celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent (also known as Mid-Lent Sunday). https://www.postboxshop.com/Mothers_Day_2017__A_time_to_sayTHANK_YOU_MUM--post--111.html 111 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_51158.png 2017-03-23 15:36:10 0 Valentine’s day is nearly upon us, but have you planned ahead? Have you bought Valentine’s cards, the flowers and sent that romantic Valentine’s day gift?Aaaahh, but does your lover have a Postbox Shop parcel box to receive your special gift?If he or she has to go to a parcel depot to collect, it rather dispels the romance of it all. Wait a minute, though, we’re forgetting love letters for her, the perfect woman in your life.Have you ever been smitten, sending a love letter, expressing your undying love to the woman or beau, of your dreams?Yes, I think that we have all been struck by Cupid’s golden arrow at some time in our lives. I was reduced to a love struck young man at only 19 years of age, when I met a beautiful young woman walking to a bus stop. She was (and still is) beautiful. Her sexy bubbly personality and air of innocence was only eclipsed by her electric blue eyes that reduced me to a tongue-tied juvenile. Never before, or since that day, have I met a woman that comes anywhere close to that feminine perfection. Just as well, though, I married her. She is simply my siren, my lover, my compass, my best friend, my rock.This made an old romantic like me think of love letters through the ages. One of the most famous romances in history is that of Napolean Bonaparte and Josephine. One thinks of the classis phrase, “not tonight Josephine”, when enemies of Napolean attempted to smear him. However, he was smitten with his beloved Josephine, just read this letter below.It was sent to Madame Josephine Beauharnais at seven o'clock in the morning, on a day in February, 1796. “My waking thoughts are all of thee. Your portrait and the remembrance of last night's delirium have robbed my senses of repose. Sweet and incomparable Josephine, what an extra-ordinary influence you have over my heart. Are you vexed ? do I see you sad ? are you ill at ease ? My soul is broken with grief, and there is no rest for your lover. But is there more for me when, delivering ourselves up to the deep feelings which master me, I breathe out upon your lips, upon your heart, a flame which burns me up ah, it was this past night I realised that your portrait was not you. You start at noon ; I shall see you in three hours. Meanwhile, mw dolce amor, accept a thousand kisses, 1 but give me none, for they fire my blood”. ( N. Bonaparte, February 1796 – source – Library of University of California, San Diego) 1796 isn’t the oldest Valentine’s letter though.The oldest surviving Valentine's letter in the English language was written by Margery Brews to her fiancé John Paston in February 1477.She describes John as her 'right well-beloved valentine', she tells him she is 'not in good health of body nor of heart, nor shall I be till I hear from you.' She explains that her mother had tried to persuade her father to increase her dowry - so far unsuccessfully. However, she says, if John loves her he will marry her anyway: 'But if you love me, as I trust verily that you do, you will not leave me therefore.' There was a happy ending to the story, as the couple would eventually marry. The letter comes from one of the largest collections of 15th century English private correspondence, known as the Paston letters. The collection offers a unique glimpse in to the personal lives of the Paston family from Norfolk - the family name comes from a Norfolk village about twenty miles north of Norwich. The Pastons had risen from peasantry to aristocracy in just a few generations: the first member of the family about whom anything is known was Clement Paston (d. 1419), a peasant, who gave an excellent education to his son William, enabling him to study law. John and Margery's son, William, would become a prominent figure at the court of King Henry VIII. I’m sure these lovers exchanged Valentine’s day gifts, but nowadays it is all done by post. That’s where Postbox Shop comes in. What you need is a parcel box... A Postbox Shop parcel box gives you the freedom to buy online and not have the hassle of waiting around or missing your important delivery that may come when you’re at work, out shopping or pursuing a leisure activity. Postbox Shop have ideal parcel boxes… If you require a large capacity postal solution, we can supply options which hold parcels and newspapers easily. These large letterbox designs are ideal for residential and commercial properties, which require large individual boxes.  Our Parcel Dropbox is perfect, simply place a parcel onto the internal shelf and close the lid, which will drop it down inside the box, a section only accessible with your key. It is unique as it will accept multiple deliveries, and it can be screwed to a wall or concreted into the ground with a base plate. Our Zurich letterbox is much smaller, however, ideal for both external and internal use. If you have any questions about our parcel box range, please contact our friendly team today.   Call us on 01233 664 524 (Mon-Fri, 9am – 5pm) PostBoxShop SUPPLIER OF QUALITY POSTBOXES ONLINE  https://www.postboxshop.com/Valentine_Gifts_are_so_romantic_but_do_you_have_a_Postbox_Shop_parcel_box_to_receive_them--post--110.html 110 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_42238.jpeg 2017-02-09 17:44:32 0 There are several crimes or dangers associated with normal letter boxes or letter plates. Landlords, Colleges and Universities need to be wary and should consider installing multiple postboxes into their properties or student accommodation. Postbox Shop have a quality range of safe, secure and superbly designed multiple postboxes.  What are the problems with normal, hole in the door, letterboxes? How many times have we come home to find a freebie newspaper or leaflets sticking out of the letter plate? A newspaper stuck in a letter plate might indicate that nobody is at home.It could be this small visual clue that puts the idea of burglary into the mind of the thief.Another factor to bear in mind, not associated with crime, is that in the winter a letterbox lets the cold air into a house or appartment and lets the warm air out. A criminal’s assessment of whether to rob or not, or sometimes known as, ‘casing the joint’, can be assisted by looking through the letterbox or plate. Can the thief hear people inside the home or can he see the car keys on the hall table? If so, he or she can fish the keys from a table. The term ‘fishing’ describes the action of putting a rod and hook or arm and stick through the letter plate to steal something in reach. This technique normally leads to the theft of the house and car keys left on a hall table. With the keys, they will let themselves into the house and steal from it or steal the car or do both. Targeting manipulation of the door opening mechanism or lock can reap rewards for the thief. It can refer to the technique of putting a thin arm through the letterbox to access the turn knob on the back of a lock. This is the way that people can break into a house converted into flats where there is often a single night latch on the street entrance door. The other growing problem concerns the opening of multipoint locking mechanisms. There is also a security weakness, if you have a door that has multipoint locking with what’s called a ‘split spindle’ on the door handle and you do not throw the bolts, by lifting the handle and key lock it at night. If you don’t do this, then you can open the door by just pushing down the internal handle. Burglars know this and check out many properties by putting a stick through people’s letter plates to see if they can open the door. The households most at risk are those where the letter plate is in the centre of the door, about 200mm away from the handle. Finally, another technique involves the use of an electrical cable. The cable is folded in half with a loop at one end which, with some skill, is put through the letter plate and placed over the turn knob on the back of a night latch. Once in place it is pulled tight and then one half is gradually pulled. This turns the knob and opens the door. A rare method of gaining access through a front door, is when a grappling iron or something similar has been inserted through the letterbox to grip onto the inside of the door. This is then attached by rope or chain to a large vehicle and the door is literally pulled from its frame. This type of forced entry usually only occurs at remote properties. By far the most serious crime to occur because of letterboxes is arson, which has led to many injuries and some deaths in the UK. According to the fire service, approximately 90% of domestic arsons involve the letterbox through which petrol or similar fuel is poured followed by a burning rag or firework. Very often the fuel falls onto a carpet, which aids the burning, and the worst aspect of this is that the fire is at the front door, which most of us would use as our means of escape in an emergency. At the less serious end of intentions, but nevertheless with extremely serious outcomes, are people putting fireworks through people’s doors. Every year on Bonfire Night, there seems to be an incident where somebody has been injured or even died. Therefore, if you are responsible for student mail or tenant’s mail, investment in a multiple postbox is a must! Postbox Shop have student accommodation lobby solutions for your higher education facility. Commercial postboxes are ideal for apartment blocks, student accommodation, and offices etc. where mass amounts of post require a simple, organised system. All Postbox Shop’s commercial postboxes comply with British and European Standards, remaining Royal Mail compliant, manufactured using sustainable energy. We can also help to make sure they are complying with the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act. Our commercial postboxes are used by many key players in the UK Building Industry and are frequently recommended by various European Post Offices.Site surveys, free quotes, drawing services and installation of our commercial or student accommodation letterboxes can be arranged. Our aim is to ensure that your post box systems work in harmony with the architecture and interior design scheme of student accommodation developments, within budget, and complying with all sets of UK legislation. Therefore, if you're looking for secure, stylish commercial postboxes, take a look at our extensive range. If you require any advice regarding any of our excellent products, please contact us.  Telephone 01233 664 524, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. - PostBoxShop - SUPPLIER OF QUALITY POSTBOXES ONLINE https://www.postboxshop.com/Multiple_Mailboxes_from_Postbox_Shop_are_a_must_for_Student_Accommodation--post--109.html 109 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_34214.png 2017-01-27 14:24:21 0 Posting using this ancient method, is what Earthlings call, ‘quaint’. We Gallifreyans, call it outlandish and spaced out.I hope that my information transference is useful to you, but do you have a post box to receive your mail?            4. Probably the best and most famous company in the Universe, selling all things postboxes, is named Postbox Shop. They have been retailing post boxes for your Earth home or Earth businesses since 2005.Postbox Shop will only source their products from reliable manufacturers in the UK and Europe where they can guarantee that only the finest materials are used. Postbox Shop will not import and supply the inferior goods from the Far East that are readily available in today’s market on other websites and retail outlets.You can be assured that you only receive products of the finest quality. Most of their products comply to BS EN:13724 AND Secured By Design New Homes Guide 2014.Postbox Shop can cater for all styles and tastes whether you require a traditional or modern post box, we will have the solution.The Postbox Shop range includes, Freestanding letterboxes, Surface mounted mailboxes, Recessed postboxes, Through the wall post boxes, Rear access post boxes, Mail chutes, Anti-Arson letter boxes, Fire rated post boxes, Post boxes for gates and railings, Secured by Design Letterboxes and Bespoke boxes.Take a look at their great value postboxes.We carry stocks and can normally supply within five working days.Please Note: There are postal surcharges and delivery dates vary for addresses outside the Earth Solar System.The Postbox Shop range of post boxes is constantly changing to meet the publics needs and demands to ensure that Postbox Shop remain the No 1 supplier of post and mail boxes in the UK and deliver throughout Earth and the wider Universe. As well as their extensive range of individual boxes they can supply post boxes for commercial buildings, apartment blocks and Moon Pods.Postboxshop.com is currently providing professional services to, British Airways, National Elf Service, HSBC, Royal Mail, University of Liverpool, the Solar System Federation and the Inter Galactic Cryogenic Corporation.If you have any questions about the Postbox Shop range, please contact their friendly team today.Call us on 01233 664 524 (Mon-Fri, 9am – 5pm)- PostBoxShop -SUPPLIER OF QUALITY POSTBOXES ONLINE https://www.postboxshop.com/An_Aliens_Guide_to_posting_Christmas_Cards--post--108.html 108 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_19422.jpeg 2016-12-21 16:41:18 0 Will these adverts influence our shopping habits…perhaps so, perhaps not?Everyone has the best of intentions to complete their Christmas shopping before the first or second week in December. It just doesn't work out that way. You pop into town on a Saturday or Sunday now and the shops are crowded and there is mayhem already, jostling, pushing, long queues at the till.Let me check, how many days are there until Christmas? Take a look here… https://www.postboxshop.com/Parcel_Boxes_from_Postbox_Shop_are_a_Necessity_this_Christmas--post--107.html 107 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_16850.png 2016-11-15 12:46:25 0 You must decide if it is worth investing a few extra pounds to protect yourself and your family with an anti-arson solution purchased from Postbox Shop.One of the largest fire risks in residential areas across the UK is arson, most commonly fireworks through letterboxes. To protect yourself or your business against arson attacks, you should install an anti-arson letterbox.It is simple to fix behind a door and easy to maintain, as each box is manufactured from electro-galvanised steel with a white polyester powdered coating to improve durability, and ensure it is easy to clean. Our high security letterboxes maybe of interest, if you have concerns of vandalism.All our anti-arson letterboxes include an anti-theft baffle too, with secure locking systems, and 2 keys provided. So check out our range today, examine design dimensions and further product specifications, which will make your home safe and secure.If you wish to find out more about our anti-arson letterbox range, or have any questions, simply contact us…Or call us on 01233 664 524Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.- PostBoxShop -SUPPLIER OF QUALITY POSTBOXES ONLINE https://www.postboxshop.com/Postbox_Shop_Arson_Alert__Autumn_Fire_Starters--post--105.html 105 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_56684.jpeg 2016-10-13 15:15:12 0 Online retail expenditure in the UK is forecast to grow by 44.9% in the coming five years to reach £62.7bn in 2020. Shoppers spent £114bn online in the UK during 2015, with £24.4bn being spent over the Christmas period alone.This growth has understandably led to an increase in parcel volumes. Royal Mail reports that it handled 130 million parcels overall in December alone, 6% more than last year, whilst 260 million were handled by carriers for retailers throughout the November / December peak trading period. Hermes also reported a record-breaking peak 2015, during which it processed 30.3m parcels, representing a 24% increase over 2014’s level.Amazon's UK sales smashed past the £6 billion mark last year. The online retail and media giant made $9.03 billion (£6.31 billion) from Britain, up $700 million or 8 per cent on a year earlier. Britain is Amazon's third biggest market after America and Germany. UK sales from e-books, electronics and other goods have more than doubled from $4 billion in 2010.However, it is Amazon that have been criticised for posting small items in large boxes. There are numerous examples of them posting a small ruler or lipstick separately in a large box. At the moment it uses a system called CubiScan, which should be able to tell the perfect-sized box for anything that’s bought from the site. ‘Box on Demand’ has more sizes available though, so there’s more chance you actually will get the right packaging.Amazon’s plan is revealed on upcoming TV show War on Waste, which is fronted by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. In an episode that was aired on BBC One on Thursday July 28, Hugh tackles the issue of excess packaging at Amazon. He visits a distribution centre and watched as boxes were picked for items – even showing that a smaller one could have been selected at one point. https://www.postboxshop.com/PBS__Box_clever_with_our_Parcel_Boxes--post--104.html 104 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_28697.jpeg 2016-09-19 16:33:11 0 The 2016 Summer Olympics, the Games of the XXXI Olympiad and commonly known as Rio 2016, was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 5th August to 21st August 2016.More than 11,000 athletes from 207 National Olympic Committees, including first-time entrants Kosovo, South Sudan, and the Refugee Olympic Team, took part. With 306 sets of medals, the games featured 28 Olympic sports, including rugby sevens and golf, which were added to the Olympic program in 2009. These sporting events took place at 33 venues in the host city, and at five in São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Brasília, and Manaus.The host city Rio de Janeiro became the first South American city to host the Summer Olympics. These were the first games to be held in a Portuguese-speaking country and the first since 1968 to be held in Latin America.The lead-up to the Rio Olympics was marked by controversies, including the instability of the country's government, health and safety concerns surrounding the Zika virus and significant pollution in the Guanabara Bay and a doping scandal involving Russia, which restricted the participation of its athletes in the Games.The United States topped the medal table for the fifth time in the past six Summer Olympics, winning 46 golds and most medals overall…121. Great Britain finished second for the first time in its history and became the first country in the history of the modern Olympics to increase its tally of medals in the subsequent games after being the host nation. China finished third and the host country Brazil won seven gold medals, its most at any single Summer Olympics, finishing in thirteenth place.The success of the Great Britain team winning 67 medals in total has caused Olympic fever throughout the country.WOW…Great Britain won 27 golds, 23 silver and 17 bronze medals. https://www.postboxshop.com/Olympics_2016__Show_Your_Colours_at_PBS--post--103.html 103 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_25761.jpeg 2016-08-25 09:45:23 0 Highlights of Euro 2016Goal of the Tournament- Xherdan Shaqiri - bicycle kick against Poland.Moment of the Tournament- Iceland beating England.Iceland’s Viking Clap was copied by many teams – loud, frightening and intimidating!Player of the Tournament- Antoine GriezmannTeam of the Tournament- WalesIs this your Team of the Tournament?Goalkeeper - Rui PatricioRight Back - Joshua KimmichCentre Back - Jerome BoatengCentre Back - Pepe (Képler Laveran Lima Ferreira)Left Back - Raphael GuerreroCentre Mid-field - Toni KroosCentre Mid-field - Aaron RamseyAttacking Mid-field - Dimitri PayetRight Wing - Gareth BaleStriker - Antoine GriezmannLeft Wing - Cristiano RonaldoOther Creditable performances:Joe Allen, Renato Sanches, Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha (Nani), Eden Hazard, Hugo Lloris, Bonucci, Kevin de Bruyne and Alvaro Morata.Euro 2016 is over and now the transfer mayhem begins, with clubs throughout the world paying crazy prices for those that performed well in the tournament.Who did you support at 2016 Euro football tournament?At Postbox Shop, we can print your country or domestic football team logo or flag upon your own bespoke letterbox designs letterbox.So why not ‘Show Your Colours’ at Postbox Shop?Take a look at our new and exclusive range of personalised letterboxes and prints!STOP PRESS : STOP PRESS : STOP PRESS : STOP PRESS : STOP PRESS : STOP PRESSYou can now have a picture or image of your choice printed on the front of your letterbox.You draw it and/or provide the text…we’ll print it. PERSONALISE YOUR LETTERBOX…NOW!As standard, currently we supply a Union Jack letterbox, Tartan letterbox and London Underground letterbox. However, perhaps you want your unique company logo, favourite football club, national flag or country crest printed and displayed proudly on the front of your letterbox? Anything is possible with our bespoke letterbox designs.Make your letterbox really yours and stand out from the crowd. These bespoke letterbox designs are suitable for large amounts of mail and wall mounting, to suit all requirements. This easy to use letterbox range is manufactured of electro-galvanised steel, UV resistant, scratch resistant and waterproof, keeping your mail dry. What an original and practical way to Show Your Colours, letterboxes don’t have to be boring, they can be eye catching!Whether promoted or relegated, whether Portugal, England, Iceland, Manchester United FC or Birmingham City FC, Postbox Shop can help you to Show Your Colours.Please view our personalised letterboxes and other letterboxes for dimensions and features. We conform to British & European Standards (BSEN13724) and are Royal Mail compliant.Please contact us if you have an idea you would like to create…we can make it happen. Or, if you have any questions about any of our diverse range of products and services, letterbox or parcel box ranges, please contact our friendly team today.PLEASE GIVE US YOUR STAMP OF APPROVAL…- Visit PostBox Shop -SUPPLIER OF QUALITY POSTBOXES ONLINE https://www.postboxshop.com/EURO_2016_Review__Show_your_colours_at_Postbox_Shop--post--102.html 102 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_16799.jpeg 2016-07-28 15:52:57 0 This year is the Royal Mail’s 500th Anniversary. This much loved organisation is a national institution with an impressive heritage! It’s a crucial service that we all take for granted. This is the Royal Mail history over the past 500 years, with reference to Royal Mail historical records.The postal service was originally created in 1516 when Henry VIII knighted the first Master of the Posts, Sir Brian Tuke. Although originally only accessible to the king and the royal court, Charles I opened the postal service to the public in 1635, later becoming a public service with the passage of the Post Office Act in 1660. These were humble beginnings, employing just 45 sorting and delivery staff in London by 1665 compared to the 140,000 employed by Royal Mail today.The postal service underwent significant reforms in the 1800s, some of which were outlined and overseen by Sir Rowland Hill. His proposals included setting postal rates across the country based on weight and introducing the world's first adhesive stamp in 1840 - the 1d Penny Black, which featured Queen Victoria. The Penny Black stamp made it more affordable to send post and in the years that followed there were large increases in the amount of mail being sent - from 67 million in 1839 to 242 million by 1844.Over the years, the way post has been transported by Royal Mail has changed too. Post-boys carried mail on horseback between towns in the 1500s, but by the late 1700s horse-drawn coaches with Royal Mail livery transported post. Mail started to be transported by train with the creation of the Liverpool to Manchester route in 1830. To celebrate the coronation of King George V, the first scheduled airmail service flew from Hendon to Windsor in 1911.During World War One, a significant amount of letters and parcels were sent to loved ones fighting abroad. At the peak of demand, 2,500 staff handled 12 million letters and a million parcels in a week.Uniform has also played its part in the evolution of Royal Mail, changing from the gold braided scarlet coat and black top hat of the 18th Century London letter carriers to the distinctive red waistcoat of postmen in the mid-1800s. When thousands of women were recruited to replace men fighting in World War One, a special women's uniform was introduced in 1915, featuring a straw hat. In 1941 the General Post Office approved women's trousers, named "Camerons" after postwoman Jean Cameron who requested their introduction.Perhaps one of the most noticeable changes to the appearance of the Royal Mail is the iconic 'pillar' post boxes, which were introduced to the UK from France by post office employee and Victorian author Anthony Trollope. The first pillar box - a dark green octagonal box - was erected in Jersey in 1852. The oldest working post box in the UK dates from 1853 and is in Barnes Cross, near Sherborne in Dorset. There are now more than 115,000 Royal Mail post boxes, including decorative post boxes of various shapes and sizes across the United Kingdom. Post boxes carry the insignia, or cipher, of the monarch reigning at the time of placement, which further reminds us of the ‘Royal’ endorsement of this important postal service anniversary.Do you need a postbox?If so then look no further than Post box Shop, who only source their products from reliable manufacturers in the UK and Europe where we can guarantee that only the finest materials are used. We will not import and supply the inferior goods from the Far East that are readily available in today’s market on other websites and retail outlets. You can be assured that you only receive products of the finest quality. Most of our products comply to BS EN:13724 and Secured By Design New Homes Guide 2014.Post box Shop can cater for all styles and tastes whether you require a traditional or modern post box, we will have the solution.Our range includes:Freestanding letterboxesSurface mounted mailboxesRecessed postboxesThrough the wall post boxesRear access post boxesMail chutesAnti-Arson letter boxesFire rated post boxesPost boxes for gates and railingsSecured by Design LetterboxesBespoke boxesWe carry stocks and can normally supply within five working days. If you require any advice regarding any of our excellent products, please contact us.Telephone 01233 664 52, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.- PostBoxShop -SUPPLIER OF QUALITY POSTBOXES ONLINE https://www.postboxshop.com/Celebrating_500_years_of_the_Royal_Mail_at_Postbox_Shop--post--101.html 101 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_31552.jpeg 2016-06-30 12:04:12 0 So why not ‘Show Your Colours’ at Postbox Shop?Take a look at our new and exclusive range of personalised letterbox prints! You can now have a picture or image of your choice printed on the front of your letterbox.As standard, currently we supply a Union Jack letterbox, Tartan letterbox, London Underground letterbox and more, see link below. However, perhaps you want your unique company logo, favourite football club, national flag or country crest printed and displayed proudly on the front of your letterbox? Anything is possible with our bespoke letterbox designs. Or maybe you are a fan of street art prints or require a touch of humour, or require a special message. i.e. "no Junk Mail" or “Beware of the Dog” or “No Soliciting Please”. https://www.postboxshop.com/Show_Your_Colours__for_Your_team_Your_company_Your_countryon_Your_Letterbox--post--100.html 100 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_85403.jpeg 2016-05-25 16:15:41 0 Ant and Dec are the popular and charismatic presenters and the judging panel are Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.I bet David Walliams wishes that Richard could magic his stolen fan mail letters back.David was recently the victim of mail theft when a large box of mail from his fans was stolen.David has apologised to his fans, some of them children: “… I apologise if you sent a letter & have not received a reply as I do endeavour to reply to everyone. If in doubt please write again.”David, who has written a number of hit children’s books, including ‘The Boy In The Dress’ and ‘Gangsta Granny’, wrote on Twitter:  “The met police uk just told me my post was stolen, including a large box of letters from children that had been sent via HarperCollins.” https://www.postboxshop.com/Let_PostBox_Shop_help_to_keep_David_Walliams_mail_safe__BGTs_Got_Mail--post--99.html 99 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_64421.jpeg 2016-04-21 14:49:10 0 Greeting cards began to be created for a number of occasions. Easter was mainly seen as a religious festival and the use of greeting cards was not proven popular until the late 1890s. Easter greetings cards were literally conceived in Europe when a stationer in Victorian England added a greeting to a drawing of a rabbit. It gave birth to the modern Easter holiday greeting card adorned with symbols related to the occasion such as chickens, eggs, rabbits, the Holy Cross etc.Today, greeting cards have become a popular medium to express blessed wishes at Easter. Easter is now the fourth most popular holiday in terms of sending cards, ranking just behind Christmas, Valentine's Day and Mother's Day.What would be the point of sending Easter Cards without having a letterbox of your own? What would be the point of sending Easter Cards without having Postbox Shop?Postbox shop is probably the only on-line supplier of postboxes and mailboxes not supplying goods imported from the Far East. Postbox Shop will only source their products from reliable manufacturers in the UK and Europe where we can guarantee that only the finest materials are used. We will not import and supply the inferior goods from the Far East that are readily available in today’s market on other websites and retail outlets. You can be assured that you only receive products of the finest quality. Most of our products comply to BS EN:13724 and Secured By Design New Homes Guide 2014.Postbox Shop can cater for all styles and tastes whether you require a traditional or modern postbox, we have the solution.Our range includes:Freestanding letterboxesSurface mounted mailboxesRecessed postboxesThrough the wall postboxesRear access postboxesMail chutesAnti-Arson letterboxesFire rated postboxesPostboxes for gates and railingsSecured by Design LetterboxesBespoke boxesWe carry stocks and can normally supply within five working days.Our range of postboxes is constantly changing to meet the publics needs and demands to ensure that Postbox Shop remain the No 1 supplier of post and mailboxes in the UK. As well as our extensive range of individual boxes we can supply postboxes for commercial buildings and apartment blocks.Does this tempt you to be adventurous, by purchasing a unique letterbox painted in a colour of your choice? Take a look at our custom painted letterboxes at Postbox Shop.Exclusive at PostBoxShop, you can now design and order your own letterbox. First choose a custom letterbox, choose a combination of colours to match your ideas, (building colour scheme, corporate or organisation colours, or just something unique!), and we will ship your unique letterbox within 2-3 weeks.If you have any questions regarding our postboxes, letterboxes, mailboxes or services, please contact us.- Postbox Shop -Supplier of Quality Postboxes Online https://www.postboxshop.com/Sending_Easter_Cards_would_be_a_Waste_of_Time_without_Postbox_Shop--post--97.html 97 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_35448.jpeg 2016-03-29 14:43:45 0 Just when I thought I had seen it all, I found out that there is an underwater postbox!Yes, an actual custom letterbox below the sea or ocean, that you can post your mail that will be delivered anywhere in the world…crazy or what? It must be a record in the Guinness Book of Records.Well, now you have a choice of these unique postboxes, if you are on holiday in the Republic of Vanuatu (islands in the Pacific Ocean), Pulau Layang-Layang (Malaysia) or Susami, Wakayama (Japan).When on holiday, my wife and I always send postcards to family at home. Many people still send postcards from their holidays abroad but have you ever sent one from underwater? Tourists wearing masks, fins and snorkels or full diving gear, can visit these underwater and unique postboxes. Once there they are able to post special letters and postcards, which have been treated to make them waterproof.The Pulau Layang-Layang underwater postbox is a custom letterbox that lies 40 metres below the surface. Deputy Minister of Communications and Multimedia Jailani Johari said the location of the postbox had made it the deepest in the world, beating the one in Susami, Wakayama, Japan which is only 10m metres deep and currently holding the Guinness World Record.“This means that we have to make an application to the Guinness World Records to earn world recognition for our post box.” https://www.postboxshop.com/Unusual_Custom_and_Unique_Postboxes_at_Postbox_Shop--post--96.html 96 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_60785.jpeg 2016-02-29 13:11:55 0 Valentine ‘s Day is that time of the year when couples show their eternal and undying love for each other, by sending Valentines cards, flowers and chocolates...However, Valentine’s Day is not only about public displays of affection. In recent years it has also become big business. In the UK alone, more than £40 million is spent on Valentines cards, flowers and gifts.Although Valentine’s Day has become a global industry, the origins of the day are unclear and hidden in the mists of time. No one knows exactly who St Valentine was, although some historians suggest he was a Roman martyred in the third century AD by a Roman Emperor.It is said that the imprisoned Duke of Orleans sent the first recorded Valentine’s card in 1415. It is believed that he sought solace from his confinement by sending love poems to his wife.Millions of Valentines cards and larger Valentines gifts of love are sent through the post in early February each year. Many postal services in numerous countries celebrate Valentine’s Day by issuing ‘love stamps’, ideal for love letters for her and Valentines cards. https://www.postboxshop.com/Love_is_in_the_air_mailLove_is_in_the_postat_Postbox_Shop--post--95.html 95 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_66807.jpeg 2016-01-27 11:59:27 0 View our New Mobile Responsive Website on your device now!!!Spending too much time browsing and endlessly scrolling though our products on your phone or tablet? We have saved you the time...Our new Mobile Responsive Website will simply resize to the dimensions for your device.Our products will now display on your phone or tablet screen large and clearly, no more zooming in and out on your smaller screens to read the product descriptions.The change has also made it easier for you to view your cart and the purchase screen, reducing the time it takes to process your order.We aim to make your browsing experience as quick and easy as possible.- Postbox Shop -- Reliable Manufacturers in the UK and Europe - https://www.postboxshop.com/We_are_now_a_Mobile_Responsive_Website_--post--94.html 94 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_44039.jpeg 2016-01-13 09:22:40 0 Seriously though, if you want a high quality postbox from one of the leading online suppliers, then look no further. At Postbox Shop, we provide an extensive range of individual and commercial postboxes, letterboxes and mailboxes, each designed with access, security and your lifestyle needs in mind.With many years experience, we specialise in stylish practical solutions to suit your budget, products including; freestanding postboxes, surface mounted postboxes, recessed letterboxes, through the wall postboxes, door side panel postboxes, parcel boxes, mail chutes, anti arson postboxes, bespoke postboxes, apartment letterboxes and much more.Excellent quality is maintained at our European manufacturing and assembly plants, using the finest materials, producing over 1 million postboxes a year, utilising sustainable energy processes reducing environmental impact.To complement our letterboxes, we offer a key replacement service and retain records as part of our anti-fraud policy. Sort your post today with our huge range of postboxes, letterboxes and mailboxes, in a variety of designs, colours and finishes, from traditional to contemporary designs, find the right letterbox solution for your property.We conform to British & European Standards (BSEN13724) and are Royal Mail compliant. We can also offer quotes for the installation of multiple letterboxes too.If you have any questions regarding our postboxes, letterboxes, mailboxes or services, please contact us today.A Merry Christmas in elvish, from all the staff at The Postbox Shop…PostBoxShopSUPPLIER OF QUALITY POSTBOXES ONLINE https://www.postboxshop.com/Make_your_own_Elf_Christmas_Postbox_or_buy_a_quality_one_from_Postbox_Shop--post--93.html 93 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_27680.jpeg 2015-12-16 11:42:26 0 The Chris Evans Breakfast Show’s ‘500 Words’ story-writing competition returned to Radio 2 for a fifth year in 2015...‘500 WORDS’ asks children aged 13 and under up and down the UK to put pen to paper to compose an original work of fiction using no more than 500 words.This story by Amelia Kloss, aged 9…‘The Forgotten Postbox’ is a great example of one of them:“On Willow Brook Avenue, there was an old scarlet postbox. There it stands and there it has stood for many more years then I can remember. The old post box was a big part of a small community. It was always full to the brim of letters and cards to loved ones from far and wide and of course with dreaded bills to those not-so-loved ones far and wide.But it was so much more than a postbox. It was also a place for old Mrs Ross to take a rest from wearily carrying her bags back home after her weekly shop. It was a post for kind Mr Blunkett to tie his scruffy pet dog Rascal to whilst he visited the newsagents for his daily newspaper and bag of mint imperials. Then there were the children who loved to use it as a base for their games of tig, not forgetting the rather fierce PC Danes, who would prop up his bicycle against it so he could patrol the high street by foot.The old postbox was wanted by so many people and every year it would get a lovely glossy lick of bright red paint. Then, one day, email was invented. ‘Ooh, how quick this is’ they cried. ‘Isn’t this easy?’ they wondered. ‘No need for stamps anymore,’ they marvelled. But the postbox didn’t marvel. Slowly but surely the letters and cards came to a halt and the postman came to empty it less and less often. The beautiful, glossy red paint began to peel and lose its shine.One day, completely out of the blue, the Council pinned a notice on the old postbox saying that it was to be removed from the neighbourhood at the end of the month through lack of use. The residents of the town were in shock. ‘B-b-but where will I get my breath back after my shopping?’ stuttered old Mrs Ross. ‘And where will I tie up poor Rascal?’ fretted Mr Blunkett. ‘And what about our tig base?’ wailed the disappointed children. ‘I’m not having this,’ boomed PC Danes, who called a village meeting immediately. The entire village decided to complain to the Council (by post of course, not email). Hundreds of letters of protest were hand written and posted and eventually the Council had no choice but to change their mind and reinstate the postbox.So not only did the villagers get to keep their resting stop, their dog post, their tig base and their bicycle prop, but they also remembered how nice it is to write and receive letters or cards. And while they still use email, they also have a postman who is very happy to be kept busy collecting sacks full of mail every day. And if you ever wander down to Willow Brook Avenue, you will still be able to spot that old, but very glossy red postbox. Maybe you should post a letter of your own in it!” https://www.postboxshop.com/Forgotten_your_Postbox_or_Parcel_Box_Look_No_Further_than_Postbox_Shop--post--92.html 92 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_89719.png 2015-11-24 17:21:39 0 Black Friday 2015 - 25% Off Parcel Boxes - Simply apply the Voucher Code below at the Checkout this Black Friday!Don't miss out on our 1 day offer!!!Need a parcel box this season, so you never miss a delivery? With the amount of online shoppers growing every year, the demand for a secure parcel box is imminent. If you don't want to wait at home all day, now is the time to invest in a parcel box, at a discounted price, with different models available, simply select each to view product specifications.Help us celebrate Black Friday at the Postbox Shop and take advantage whilst stocks last...only 4 days to go...  - The Postbox Shop -- Supplier of Quality Postboxes Online - https://www.postboxshop.com/Black_Friday_2015--post--91.html 91 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_62400.png 2015-11-23 11:31:31 0 By the outbreak of the conflict in 1914, the Post Office employed over 250,000 people and nearly a quarter of these were enlisted with the army. As well as the 12,000 men who fought with the Post Office Rifles regiment, some 35,000 women were employed in temporary positions during the Great War as the GPO played a pivotal role in maintaining communications throughout the conflict.Meanwhile, the first oval sign was mounted on top of pillar boxes directing the public to the nearest Post Office in 1924 and in 1930 the first blue pillar boxes were introduced for airmail letters.1969 was another milestone for the organisation as the GPO disappeared to become known as the Post Office for the first time. In the same year the savings bank offering of the Post Office was transferred to the treasury and re-branded to become National Savings. Postal distribution efficiency was significantly increased by creation of post-codes introduced five years later in 1974. From there the previous telecommunications arm of the Post Office disappeared in 1981 when the British Telecommunications Corporation was formed.The Post Office Ltd as it is known in its current form came into existence in 2001. Ten years later the Postal Services Act 2011 was significant in that it led to the Post Office Ltd becoming independent of the Royal Mail Group as of 1st April 2012.It was also in 2012 that 110 postboxes were painted gold to celebrate each Great Britain gold medal won in the London 2012 Olympics and Paralymics Games.Find your nearest gold postbox here: https://www.postboxshop.com/The_History_of_Postboxes_in_the_United_Kingdom--post--89.html 89 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_40961.jpeg 2015-10-30 13:54:35 0 Anti Arson Post Box provides home protection from arson attacks.With the up and coming Bonfire night and Halloween the chances for criminal damages increases. The problem with this time of year is that fire starting equipment and explosive materials become more accessible for the general public, this can then result in houses / post boxes / businesses becoming the target for attacks.The reason for the arson attacks on these buildings are unknown we can only presume it's either a personal vendetta or destruction of information. Recent Arson Attacks Reported OnlineTwo post boxes had been set on fire in the City of Chester, West Sussex. The event happened in the middle of the high street.In another location flammable liquid was poured through the letter box in a house in Belfast - Queen Street. Luckily no one was in the house at the time of the incident. The benefits of having a separate postbox which is not attached to the house door or business door is that these attacks cause extremely less damage. This also removes the risk of people losing their lives due to smoke inhalation. PostBox Shop has a range of anti arson letterboxes for home and offices or shops which differ in sizes to match your required needs, these very secure post boxes also come with anti theft baffle too! How does the anti arson post box prevent damage?Designed to fit neatly behind the letter-plate, the anti arson post box is fitted with an extinguisher system that operates automatically within seconds of detecting excessive heat, flames or fireworks. Protecting your home and business from aggressive arson attacks. If you wish to find out more about our anti arson letterbox range, simply Contact Us. https://www.postboxshop.com/Home_Protection_With_Anti_Arson_Post_Boxes--post--87.html 87 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_14233.jpeg 2015-10-06 14:22:56 0 Rous Lench evolved because of the Rous family, and subsequently the Rouse Boughtons, from 1382 to 1876. It was the last of the local Rouse Boughtons, Sir Charles Henry Rouse Boughton, who improved the village with a magnificent Gothic school and village hall, plus various cottages. Then in 1876 Reverend W K W Chafy, who made further improvements, purchased the estate. Amongst these improvements was the postbox located adjacent to the village green. It is set in sandstone with a timber-framed gable. The inclusion of the Chafy coat of arms, is one of his eccentricities. Reverend Chafy’s letterbox is unique and one not to be missed.Equally you must not miss visiting Postbox Shop to view their traditional postbox designs…OK, we do not have a postbox set within its own building, resembling a wayside shrine, but we do have postboxes that have been carefully chosen to assist all our customers needs. Our unique quality postboxes have features such as; letterboxes capacity, height and width dimensions, letter opening dimensions and much more, throughout our range.You can be assured that you only receive products of the finest quality. Most of our products comply to BS EN:13724 and the Secured By Design New Homes Guide 2010. Postbox Shop can cater for all styles and tastes whether you require a traditional or modern post box we will have the solution.Our range includes; freestanding letterboxes, surface mounted mailboxes, recessed postboxes, through the wall postboxes, rear access postboxes, mail chutes, anti arson letterboxes, fire rated postboxes, postboxes for gates and railings, secured by design letterboxes and bespoke boxes.We carry stock and can normally supply within five working days.Our range of quality postboxes is constantly changing to meet public needs and demand, to ensure that Postbox Shop remain the No 1 supplier of post and mail boxes in the UK.GIVE US YOUR STAMP OF APPROVAL, VISIT…- PostBox Shop -SUPPLIER OF QUALITY POSTBOXES ONLINE https://www.postboxshop.com/Reverends_Rare_Tradional_Postbox_in_Worcestershire--post--86.html 86 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_73704.jpeg 2015-09-28 12:54:41 0 Over the last few months thieves have been targeting the red traditional post boxes across the country. These traditional post boxes have been a feature on our streets since the 19th century and a essential part of our postal system.The large majority of the thefts have been taking part in rural locations where there is less chance of interruption. Police are not sure if the metal post boxes are being stolen for the scrap value, contents or heritage. The Letter Box Study Group which is a group of enthusiasts specialising in the British letter boxes has become the authority in the history of the traditional post boxes, they estimate up to 200 boxes are stolen every year.The Royal Mail aim to protect our big red metal post boxes by attaching electronic tracking equipment, this will allow our police force to locate any would be thieves after they moved the post box. Searches on popular online auction sites relieved people were willing to offer £5,200 to £5,775 for the more unusual post boxes. If you are interested in keeping your own post secure check our high security post box range! These metal post boxes have been manufactured to protect your mail from theft and vandalism. https://www.postboxshop.com/UK_Traditional_Post_Boxes_theft--post--84.html 84 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/UK_Traditional_Post_Boxes_theft_31192.jpeg 2015-09-01 11:02:18 0 Some fraudsters may even steal utility bills that can be used to commit ID theft or to make bogus loan claims. The most basic of personal data can be used. Phone scammers who impersonate the police or banks, are able to make their calls more convincing by using the information gained from stolen documents.Please ACT NOW…don’t put your tenants or yourself at risk…upgrade your Communal Letterboxes at POSTBOXSHOP.Most modern refurbishments or new projects for apartment blocks need to provide not only an access control scheme, but also safe and secure means of receiving mail. POSTBOXSHOP manufacture high quality mailboxes that are specially designed to meet the requirements of the end user. These postboxes are now approved and used by many key players in the UK Building Industry and recommended by various European Post Offices. We can also help to make sure they are complying with the requirements of the Disabled Discrimination Act.With high technology production facilities, in excess of one million postboxes are manufactured each year. Each mailbox conforms to European Norm Quality Control Levels to ensure that the letterboxes produced are of high standard. The means of production are also using sustainable energy and a policy to protect the environment is in place in each factory to reduce carbon emission and eradicate the use of solvents.Our aim is to ensure that your postbox systems work in harmony with the architecture and interior design scheme of developments, within budget, and complying with all sets of UK legislation. We offer site survey, free quote and drawings service, and even installation can be arranged.Choose from our extensive range of specialist products:Door Side Panels LetterboxesSurface Mounted LetterboxesRecessed LetterboxesThrough the Wall LetterboxesFree Standing LetterboxesPlease contact us or telephone 01233 66452, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, for further bespoke advice.- PostBoxShop -SUPPLIER OF QUALITY POSTBOXES ONLINE https://www.postboxshop.com/Now_is_the_Time_to_Upgrade_to_Safe_and_Secure_Communal_Letterboxes--post--83.html 83 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_34528.jpeg 2015-08-20 12:40:50 0 PostBox Shop is not taking time off over the summer, other manufacturers and distributors might be on holiday but we are not going anywhere! Our manufacturing and distribution time is not hindered by summer holidays and we will continue to keep our quick turnover times.Students and some families are leaving their usual accommodation over summer which provides an ideal time for universities and apartment blocks to invest in their infrastructure. Our multiple mailbox systems provide an elegant and practical solution to your postal requirements. These systems help to increase your students or tenants communication methods with simplified post management.We still promise the best customer service throughout the year regardless of increased demand, putting your needs first. The PostBox Shop continues to stand by our guarantee that all multiple mailbox orders placed with us online will be delivered in 4-6 weeks, unless advised otherwise. And all our other products will arrive at the delivery address within 7-10 working days, unless again advised otherwise. https://www.postboxshop.com/We_are_not_going_on_holiday_this_summer--post--82.html 82 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_33542.jpeg 2015-07-09 16:54:40 0 Charles Robert Darwin (12 February 1809 – 19 April 1882) was an English naturalist and geologist, best known for his contributions to evolutionary theory.He established that all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors, and in a joint publication with Alfred Russel Wallace introduced his scientific theory that this branching pattern of evolution resulted from a process that he called natural selection, in which the struggle for existence has a similar effect to the artificial selection involved in selective breeding.He is honoured with a plaque, “which is fixed to the postbox outside Shrewsbury Library – where Charles Darwin attended as a schoolboy”, was unveiled to mark the 50th anniversary of Royal Mail Special Stamps programme.The Royal Mail postbox Shrewsbury postbox and postbox plaque can be seen here: https://www.postboxshop.com/Postbox_gets_Charles_Darwin_stamp_of_approval--post--81.html 81 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_32502.jpeg 2015-06-30 15:30:46 0 Parcel Box never miss a delivery again...Increasing numbers of people are now shopping online in order to get the best discount on products they require. This journey involves browsing multiple websites for the cheapest offer then juggling delivery charges against the price of convenience. Some next day delivery charges cost can cost £10 or more, this has a negative effect on the margin of discount acquired. Because of the fluctuations in delivery charges many customers will accept standard delivery and attempt to be at home for the estimated arrival date. This can cause people to take days off work / ask family members to stay home and end in disappointment if it does not arrive that day. Parcel Box DeLuxe fixes this problem by utilising a much larger parcel flap measuring at 115mm Height x 300mm Width x 300mm depth. This allows for parcels to be delivered which otherwise would be returned as they would not fit through a conventional post box. Parcel Box DeLuxe also comes equipped with an internal shelf to keep packages secure after being delivered. When the lid is closed the parcel will drop down inside the box into an enclosed container, If you raise the lid again you will notice the parcel is not visible and can't be accessed without the key to the door.The internal shelf in the Parcel box can be removed creating additional space for unusually high volumes of post. Our system holds enough volume for multiple deliveries a day, whereas the majority of similar products will only support one. This product can act as a high capacity post box and a parcel box combined, with a unique locking mechanism to lock the box shut to prevent any deliveries if required.The long term benefits of this parcel will save you time and money when ordering products online by giving flexibility back to delivery. This allows our parcel box customers to order items online (depending on size) to be delivered cheaply and without inconvenience.  https://www.postboxshop.com/Parcel_Boxes_saving_money_with_online_shopping--post--80.html 80 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Parcel_Boxes_saving_money_with_online_shopping_85139.jpeg 2015-06-11 12:31:22 0 One of the first things visitors see when they visit your home is your post box...First Impressions are important, so why not upgrade your external letterbox to one with a cutting edge, Scandinavian design?Take a look at our contemporary letterbox range, here at Postbox Shop.Why not choose an external letterbox, a stainless steel letterbox, a wall mounted letterbox or a lockable letterbox all with a modern letterbox avant-garde style.Delana from Web Urbanist says:“Have you ever thought about what your mailbox says about you? A standard box can say that you like to play by the rules, or that you just don’t pay much attention to things like that. But an offbeat custom mailbox can reflect your personality and let people – or at least your mail carrier – know a little about you. These mailbox designs are weird, unique, and a little bit crazy.”Click on this link to see 54 more innovative letterbox designs… https://www.postboxshop.com/Discover_a_Designer_Letterbox_for_a_sleek_Modernist_Look--post--78.html 78 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_61709.jpeg 2015-05-19 15:27:11 0 Your building houses multiple tenants with restricted door access, how are your tenants going to receive their mail?The PostBoxShop is the leading provider for multiple occupancy post boxes, creating affordable and convenient mail solutions.  Our post boxes are used by many large building industry leaders and recommended by various European Post Offices as we are compliant with British Standards and Royal Mail requirements. All of our post boxes confirm to European Norm Quality Control Levels to guarantee our products are of the highest standard for your building. When deciding what mail solution is appropriate for your tenants you need to deduct where the main collection location will be, inside the building or outside? We provide solutions for both environments.PostBoxShop products are widely used across university and college student accommodation projects. Our postboxes provide a cost efficient solution for renovating buildings into habitable student living environments. With safety being top priority for new home renters, our range of postboxes are produced to exceptionally high security standards to prevent theft of personal information. Door Side PanelsThis multiple postbox system is the most appealing for convenience, there are a front delivery system and a rear retrieval application. This allows the building to obtain a higher security grade as delivery services do not require access to the building. The post boxes are made from electro galvanised steel and powder coated in any colour of your choice.Through The WallThis multiple postbox system is intended for the mailboxes to be built into masonry cavity walls. It can either be installed as a single unit or grouped together in a multi-tenanted building requiring a collective delivery point. This system allows for external deposits and internal collections eliminating the need to venture outdoors!Free StandingWhen conventional wall space is lacking for a postbox installation we have a free standing postbox solution. Our free standing multiple postboxes come with a choice of stands, frames and available in various finishes. The free standing postboxes can be placed outdoors and indoors to suit your building requirements.Surface MountedThis multiple postbox mail system is in most cases front delivery and retrieval of mail. The racks of boxes are mounted onto the wall, this system can be outdoors or in an internal lobby area. All mailboxes offer various security features as standard. It comes with a security lock and 2 numbered keys. There are various options that can be added into each model to fit user needs. (Engraving, intercom system, video camera can be integrated.)RecessedAn elegant solution of front delivery and front retrieval of mail, the recessed postboxes give a clean appearance that is flush against the wall. This multi postbox installation can be positioned either outside against a wall or on an internal wall in a lobby area. The letterboxes conform to British Standard BS-EN 13724 as well as Secured By Design guidelines. https://www.postboxshop.com/Suitable_Postboxes_For_Tenants_--post--79.html 79 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Suitable_Postboxes_For_Tenants__52447.jpeg 2015-05-19 11:56:21 0 Throughout the world, the painting of postboxes different colours is not unusual.You would think that in Russia they would be red, but no they have custom painted postboxes in blue (1st class in yellow). In San Marino white, whilst in the Phillipines they are grey. Predictably they are green in Ireland and orange in Netherlands.Check out this map to find out which colour postbox can be found in which country: https://www.postboxshop.com/Buy_a_Unique_Letterboxcustom_painted_with_your_favourite_colour--post--77.html 77 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_66890.jpeg 2015-04-30 16:04:01 0 Britain’s oldest traditional post box in use gets a restorationThe traditional letter box in the Dorset village of Holwell in 1853 recently got restored back to its former glory. The red post box still bears the initials of the late Queen Victoria who was occupying the throne at the time of installation. The post box has been in use for 161 years, that means this post box was that well-built it has seen two world wars and five different monarchs rule Britain. The very first post boxes erected in the UK are not recorded. The design of each post box were different from area to area, this is because the district surveyor would issue their own specifications for the post box. The shape of the traditional post box has changed over the years from an octagon based shape to the round appearance that we are accustomed.The first post box design for London was rather stubby and rectangular, erected in 1855 they were replaced as people complained that they were ugly.Before the introduction of the pillar boxes in the UK it was customary to take outgoing mail to the nearest letter receiving house or post office, this then given to the postman and delivered to the individual post boxes for houses. The advent of the British wayside letter box can be traced to Sir Rowland Hill secretary of the post office.If you are looking for a traditional postbox then the Post Box Shop has a wide range of options that you will enjoy. https://www.postboxshop.com/Postbox_Restoration--post--76.html 76 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Postbox_Restoration_55903.jpeg 2015-04-21 14:32:38 0 As a supplier of DAD UK products, we were excited to hear the news that they are now the UK's sole distributor for Brabantia's designer post boxes.They offer a wide selection of models and colours along with their range of accessories such as newspaper holders and stands.  These can be colour matched to the mailbox too.Their stainless steel models are particularly stylish, corrosion resistant and simple to keep clean and fresh looking.We can also offer additrional or replacement keys for these letterboxes, as well as replacement locks if need be.Feel free to contact us for further information. https://www.postboxshop.com/Brabantia_Designer_Postboxes--post--75.html 75 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_61800.jpeg 2015-04-09 15:14:11 0 An external letterbox can be convenient for postal services when a property has a long driveway or gated parameter to deliver mail.Our Railing and Gate Letterbox is perfect if you own a gated property or gated work premises, as it is suitable for both home and office use.This large fixture is manufactured from gauge steel, with a powder coated durable finish available in selected colours.A Perspex name plate is provided to clearly label your house name or number, to ensure mail is delivered to the correct address. The simple lockable design allows you to retrieve your mail safely and securely from the back of the letterbox with a key.If you would like to find out more about our gate letterbox, or any of our individual or commercial letterbox models available, simply contact us today.External letterboxes are ideal if you do not want anyone to enter your premises...If you install electric or manual operating gates, give thought to your mail system...Protect your mail! https://www.postboxshop.com/Do_you_live_in_a_gated_property_or_own_gated_work_premises--post--73.html 73 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_82486.jpeg 2015-03-24 10:25:47 0 External Letterbox Vs. Front Door Integral Letterbox?There is compelling evidence that an external letterbox is preferable to a letter plate in the front door. Police and Insurance companies state that 80% of burglaries are through your front door, so does it follow that you need to stop using your front door letterboxes?The main concerns of the Police are:ο    Lock Manipulation: the art of opening your front door from within, using a wire and letting themselves in your front door.ο    Car Theft: we all do it, walk in and place our keys on a table, shelf or key rack in reach of our front door.ο    ID Theft: we go to work, the postman delivers our mail on to our welcome mat and the thieves help themselves during the 8 hours we are out.ο    Arson Attacks: unfortunately, and we hear about it in the media too often, cowards like to pour accelerants through letter plates followed by a match, enough said!ο    Thermal Co-efficiency: with the introduction of EPC ratings by the EU. Having a letterbox instead of a hole in your front door can help your rating.ο    Noise Reduction: continued advances in reducing noise pollution are often negated when a hole is then cut into your front door.Ex Policeman, Peter Bleksley, advises house owners to purchase an external letterbox, when he says: “Step No 1: replace your front door with one that doesn't have a letter box. Burglars look through letter boxes, and put devices through them, including extendable fishing rods, with which they steal your keys as they hang in the hallway. It's a no brainer, ditch the letterbox.” (The Guardian newspaper, 6th September 2012), read more below: https://www.postboxshop.com/Crime_Prevention_Evidence__An_External_Stainless_Steel_Letterbox_is_more_Security--post--74.html 74 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_46618.jpeg 2015-03-16 15:38:40 0 Sadly we can't prevent burglary, however here at Postbox shop, we can help you prevent mail theft via our secure postbox and letterbox range, designed to ensure no mail can be stolen no matter how small or large...Our high security postbox range will protect your mail from theft and vandalism, with designs accommodating to all your requirements. Our Secured by Design postbox is currently on special offer, manufactured from from electro-galvanised steel, it harvests anti drill, anti bump, anti pick lock and many more secure features to put your mind at rest.Do you shop online? Our Parcel Dropbox range maybe perfect for you.No only does the Parcel Dropbox solve the problem of having to wait at home all day for that delivery which maybe come "between 8am - 6pm...", but it also solves potential theft fears. It has been specifically designed with security features in mind, to prevent mail theft once parcels are posted. Different capacities to store more than one parcel at a time are available, simply screwed the box to a wall, the floor, or the ground with the optional base plate. An anti-theft device is featured inside the box to prevent mail fishing, therefore once a parcel is delivered into the box, it cannot be sourced out by anyone without key access.Please view our Website for further specifications or contact us if you would like to find out more.Whatever postal solution you require, we can help you identify the right postbox or letterbox for you! https://www.postboxshop.com/Postboxes_can_prevent_theft_and_equallyin_recent_news_store_stolen_gold--post--72.html 72 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_62875.jpeg 2015-03-06 12:18:26 0 Is your home safe from arson attack?These are the frightening statistics produced by the Police:“Every year there are around 15,500 arson attacks on homes killing 65 people and injuring a further 2000.” (Cambridgeshire Constabulary, 2014)This is the frightening story from Wrekenton, near Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. A mother and her baby escaped firebomb terror when petrol was poured through a letterbox. This family did not have a fireproof letterbox... https://www.postboxshop.com/A_Fireproof_Letterbox_can_prevent_Terror_Arson_Attacks--post--71.html 71 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_29292.jpeg 2015-02-20 11:53:59 0 "I have made a New Year’s resolution to ensure village services are as good as they can be in 2015."These were the words of Andy Doig, who on New Year’s Day was hard at work, celebrating both the beginning of 2015 and representing his local village, with the campaign installation of a freestanding Royal Mail postbox, for his community in Renfrewshire.Are you part of your local community and wish to make changes however large or small?Doig promises to do his utmost for Renfrewshire residents, making a great start with the Royal Mail postbox being approved and installed just into the New Year! Read more about his story of determination via the link below: https://www.postboxshop.com/Love_your_local_villagelove_your_postbox--post--70.html 70 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_89029.jpeg 2015-01-21 09:21:53 0 The New Year is traditionally the time year for a New Start. When the holiday season comes to an end and all the festivities are over, we look forward to a New Year...It can be a time to put things right in your life, to change for the better, to set in place new challenges, to learn new things and make fresh decisions. Whatever your approach to the New Year, it's nice to feel refreshed and focused, ready to get started on those new tasks, ideas, challenges, or even those things that you have been meaning to do for years!“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” Walt DisneyWhy not begin doing something to ensure your post is received more efficiently and securely?There are many scams and fraudsters out there who may even try to steal your identity and attempt to empty your bank account. A more, secured by design, postbox should be top of your list. Features include:1.5mm thick electro-galvanized steel, 10 Year guarantee, security 5 pin rim lock complete with 3 keys, 30,000 differs, anti drill, anti bump and anti pick lock, patented anti fishing device, patented hinge protector, patented locking mechanism and a personalised card with unique key number to order new keys.At Postbox Shop we aim to make your post more secure or as we say, ‘secured by design’. We have many quality products at special offers to tempt you. Why not take a look at our mailbox offers today!We supply a vast array of postboxes, letterboxes and mailboxes, including useful postal accessories too. If you're looking for a mailbox offer or bargain today, we can help. If you can't find the model, size or colour you require, then simply call us on 01233 664 524, or enter your enquiry via our contact form.Shop online at Postbox Shop. We have many years experience. We specialise in stylish practical solutions to suit your budget. Our products include: freestanding postboxes, surface mounted postboxes, recessed letterboxes, through the wall postboxes, door side panel postboxes, parcel boxes, mail chutes, anti arson postboxes, bespoke postboxes, apartment letterboxes, security boxes and much more.Take a look today... https://www.postboxshop.com/New_Year_Offers_at_Postbox_Shop__Secured_by_Design--post--69.html 69 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_50029.jpeg 2015-01-20 11:14:33 0 Following a spike in mail theft which has in turn fuelled a rise in ID theft and fraud, residents of apartments are being told to secure their communal letterboxes and be vigilant with non residents in communal areas.Mail theft fraud increased by ten per cent to £5.0million in the first half of 2014 and residents of flats are particular targets.The scam involves criminals gaining access to blocks of flats and stealing mail from communal letter boxes which can be broken or unlocked.Criminals then commit different types of fraud depending on what information they are able to get their hands on.Hotspots for this type of fraud currently includes Manchester, Twickenham, Harrow and Bromley.But any documents containing financial information can be exploited. Phone scammers who impersonate the police or bank are able to make their calls sound much more convincing by using information gleaned from stolen documents.Katy Worobec, Director of Financial Fraud Action UK, said: 'Letters and packages can be a key source of information for criminals aiming to defraud you, so make sure your mail collection points are as secure as they can be. Documents containing personal or financial information are of particular value to fraudsters, so keep a special look out if you're expecting to receive something important.Contact us today to make sure your mail is as secure as it can be, also please check out our Secured By Design product, the most secure post box on the market! https://www.postboxshop.com/Scam_Warning_Spike_in_ID_Theft--post--68.html 68 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Scam_Warning_Spike_in_ID_Theft_73382.jpeg 2015-01-16 15:39:14 0 The Royal Mail signed up 19,000 seasonal workers this Christmas, to help manage the growing annual demand of parcels and letters.Do you know who signs up to be a post person during the Christmas rush? What do these behave men and women enjoy about the job?A short video was taken in London's main sorting office, Mount Pleasant today, asking both full-time staff and temporary workers, to find out why they love being part of the manic rush. Christmas team spirit is very much alive!Gain access and see how the busy working process is managed via the link below: https://www.postboxshop.com/The_people_who_ensure_your_Christmas_Mail_is_sorted_and_delivered--post--67.html 67 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_58504.png 2014-12-22 12:31:31 0 Christmas is the season of goodwill to all men and women...NO it isn’t, there are criminal fraudsters, that specialise in mail theft, who will con, deceive and steal from you! https://www.postboxshop.com/Mail_Theft__Dont_get_caught_out_by_Fraudsters_this_Christmas--post--66.html 66 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_85513.png 2014-12-22 10:51:09 0 With more and more of us shopping online through leading web stores such as Amazon and eBay.  It's important that we receive our parcels in a safe and timely manner, especially around Christmas time.  We don't want little Johnny to miss out on his new Transformers action figure or little miss Holly to be without her Frozen annual this Christmas, all because we couldnt get down to the post office with our little red calling card!Well, with a Parcel Dropbox you'll never miss a delivery again!Contact us now to order your Parcel Dropbox TODAY!!! https://www.postboxshop.com/Always_get_your_Christmas_deliveries--post--65.html 65 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Always_get_your_Christmas_deliveries_17855.jpeg 2014-12-18 15:27:39 0 Posting all Dr Who Fans...travel with us and discover the marvellous private Blue Tardis Postbox at a property for sale... We love it when the public take it upon themselves to get creative with their property, especially creative postboxes. In Fordoun, Aberdeenshire, a designer home with a difference is being sold. The house comes complete with a life-size iconic Tardis. The art deco property advertises how this unique seven-foot blue police call box, acting as a private postbox, became reality 3 years ago, when the homeowner, inspired by the BBC program Dr Who, decided to construct a free standing postbox with a difference.Tourists to the area regularly stop outside the novelty postbox and take photos. https://www.postboxshop.com/Homeowner_Builds_His_Own_Dr_Who_Art_Deco_Postbox--post--63.html 63 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_69238.png 2014-11-26 11:45:35 0 Be sensible just like Santa, buy your security box today, from the Postbox Shop…you know it makes sense!PostBoxShop - SUPPLIER OF QUALITY POSTBOXES ONLINE https://www.postboxshop.com/Santa_Protects_his_ID_with_a_Security_Box_that_is_Secured_by_Design--post--62.html 62 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_14748.png 2014-11-25 16:12:00 0 The magical festive season is almost upon us.The lights are up, the decorations are in the stores and Christmas Carols are playing on the radio.If you are a nursery, playschool, childrens club or would like something magical for your own children, have you considered getting your children to write a letter to santa and then posting it in your magical santa postbox?Contact the PostboxShop today to order your Bright Red postbox, to ensure your letters are sent in time to reach Santa.Enter SANTA as your Coupon at the checkout for 10% discount, "TO SANTA" nameplate for the box and free delivery to mainland UK. https://www.postboxshop.com/Letters_to_Santa--post--60.html 60 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_96686.jpeg 2014-11-10 15:58:03 0 Living on an island, we have all experienced a blast of sea air at one time or another.  Wind, rain and sea salt battering you on your face as you appreciate our beautiful coastline!Imagine what your poor mailbox is subjected to on a daily basis if you live by the sea or in a coastal region.  Without regular cleaning and maintenance, your mailbox will begin to deteriorate and possibly rust over time.That is unless you've invested in a stainless steel solution. Our Stainless Steel Postboxes are manufactured from Marine Grade 316 galvanised steel and then processed to achieve a glossy, stainless steel finish. Guaranteed for 10 years external use and ideal for seaside properties.  Enhance your property and protect your mail, contact us today about our range of Stainless Steel Solutions. https://www.postboxshop.com/Protect_your_post_at_Sea--post--59.html 59 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_50574.jpeg 2014-10-28 18:16:42 0 DAD UK have successfully achieved their ACPO Secured by Design Certification for 2014/15 for their DAD009 Mailbox, after an Exova Group plc audit. Please let me know if you require a copy of their latest certificate for your records or if you would like to discuss why this model has secured this certification for the second year running. https://www.postboxshop.com/DAD_Secure_SBD_for_2015--post--58.html 58 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/DAD_Secure_SBD_for_2015_40360.jpeg 2014-10-20 11:40:25 0 October 31st is a fun-filled night in which we can pretend to be someone or something else, and enjoy costumes and sweets while we do it. What we sometimes don?t realise is that Halloween night can also be a very dangerous one, with many risks to your safety.One risk often looked over is the letterbox in your front door. An ideal target from anti social youths to deliver fireworks, rubbish, abuse and in severe cases even flammable liquids.Why not protect your door with a Domestic Anti-Arson Mailbox, not only will this protect your home and loved ones but will also stop you having to reach down to the floor to pick your mail! https://www.postboxshop.com/Safety_at_Halloween--post--57.html 57 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Safety_at_Halloween_80310.jpeg 2014-10-10 17:05:32 0 Did you know that in Ireland alone more than 200 cars were stolen last year by thieves using magnets or long hooks to 'fish' car keys through letterboxes?Sergeant Kelvin Courtney from the National Crime Prevention Unit said people should also protect themselves against the "fishing" craze."You want to make it as hard as possible for them to get through your letterbox," he said. "Maybe put a guard on it (and) have a postbox on the side of your door (rather than a letterbox)."If you can't fit an external postbox, perhaps you could protect against "fishing" by using a behind the door post box, like our CITY4.Please feel free to contact one of our sales team for further information. https://www.postboxshop.com/Fishing_for_Cars--post--56.html 56 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_79533.jpeg 2014-10-03 10:47:47 0 In the news in Germany recently, Deutsche Telekom is set to pilot a new temporary package container in which couriers will be able to leave packages securely when the recipient is away from home.The company is working with delivery firm DHL and e-commerce company Zalando on the project, which will begin testing in Berlin in 2015.The so-called PackageButler is a foldable container that a package recipient can leave outside their front door when they are expecting a delivery. The DHL courier can then open the container, leave the parcel inside, and then lock the parcel up securely.Here in the UK, we already offer a Parcel Dropbox complete with 3 keys or it can be modified with a combination lock for multiple users.Please feel free to contact one of our sales team for further information. https://www.postboxshop.com/Never_miss_another_delivery--post--55.html 55 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_56108.jpeg 2014-09-25 11:52:27 0 TNT Posties trial delivery by new electric unicycles.The UK's second-biggest delivery group TNT Post, has re-named itself temporarily as "Whistl", whilst experimenting with a device to speed up the postal service.?? TNT have been successfully delivering since 2012, and aim to speed up delivery throughout Britain's busiest cities, via AirWheel delivery.After training 100 Posties in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool, in the use of the AirWheel, which has a top speed of 12mph and a 20-mile range and re-charges when travelling downhill, the experiment begun... https://www.postboxshop.com/Will_TNT_Postal_Experiment_Be_Successful--post--54.html 54 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_52778.jpeg 2014-09-18 10:32:06 0 Are you glad the Royal Mail are trialling new services...?Recent customer demand, has lead to the Royal Mail announcing a pilot over the busy Christmas period this year, to deliver letters and parcels within the M25 on a Sunday too. A large proportion of UK post offices shall also provide a ?click and collect? service, for the public to receive parcels when convenient. Half of the UKs delivery offices will be open until 8pm on Wednesday evenings to assist the trial, or perhaps Royal Mails biggest rival TNT will be delivering in your area instead?Ever received the "Sorry, you were out? card through your letterbox? No longer will you temporarily have to sit at home and wait all day for a parcel, with their ?Delivery to Neighbour? trial service. However if you do not wish your retail items to be handed over to a neighbour, our Parcel Boxes have always been the perfect solution to ensure it never happens. They are securely established on your property, and can hold a large capacity of parcels and mail, allowing more than one delivery a day. Once the lid is closed the parcel will actually drop down inside the box, if the lid is lifted again, the parcel would have disappeared and cannot be accessed without a key, making it highly secure. https://www.postboxshop.com/Royal_Mail_to_deliver_on_a_Sunday--post--53.html 53 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_50898.png 2014-09-10 15:42:49 0 Whether it's a single or multiple built in letterbox unit you require, we have a vast collection to choose from!Our range caters to both internal and external letterboxes, with internal units commonly located in apartment/accomodation lobby areas. Our built in letterbox range is also referred to as our "recessed" collection, a popular choice due to its compact multiple letterbox models appearing seamless on a wall. Built in letterboxes are a convenient way to save space where restricted, perhaps what your apartment building is looking for?We supply both individual and multiple postboxes, with many stylish built in letterbox models available, the majority adopting modern designs.Our strong letterboxes are made from electro-galvanised steel, each conforming to Royal Mail requirements, the British Standard BS-EN 13724 and Secured By Design guidelines, each able to hold A4 size letters. Their extra robustness manufacturing make them highly secure letterboxes, each including gasket seals, reducing noise and any water penetration too, ideal for external use. Security locks and numbered keys are provided as standard, with a service available if you wish to get your key suited to your other devices, such as your entrance door key or garage door key, with individual and letterbox bank engraving available too.Our "through the wall" letterboxes are designed to be built into masonry cavity walls, also offering single unit or multiple units, perfect for building collective delivery points. Individual through the wall letterboxes offer rear retrieval, whilst your postman only has access to the front of your letterbox for posting.If you would like to find out more information about our built in letterbox range, or ordering a unit....simply contact our team today to enquire further. https://www.postboxshop.com/Do_you_require_a_Built_In_Letterbox--post--52.html 52 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Do_you_require_a_Built_In_Letterbox_14975.png 2014-08-28 13:42:21 0 Do you know who makes your deliveries?With TNT Post taking over a quantity of regions in the UK, you may no longer be seeing your short wearing, satchel swinging usual postie for long.  TNT Post is becoming Royal Mail's number one challenger for business post and business mail of all kinds across aprts of the UK.However, whether your parcels or post are delivered by Royal Mail or by TNT Post, you still need a secure post box or parcel box for all you deliveries.  Feel free to look through our secure post solutions or parcel dropbox.  If you are still unsure, then why not give us a call or drop us a quick email and we will be happy to assist you further. https://www.postboxshop.com/Royal_Mail_or_TNT--post--51.html 51 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Royal_Mail_or_TNT_46745.jpeg 2014-08-28 12:15:14 0 The Post Room invites you to explore a secret archive of thousands of peoples lives from letters written to their future-self.Five years to the day since Post Present Future began Ruth Cross and special guests will share insights into the intimate and universal themes surfacing in the letters through readings, artworks and performances revealing the common threads of our dreams, hopes and concerns for an uncertain future.From 4-6pm there will be creative invitations to join an evolving art installation, listen and read letters and a chance to write a future letter of your very own.12 September at 19:30?21:30Battersea Arts Centre, 160 Lavender Hill, SW11 5TF LondonView our range of traditional post boxes here and contact us if you wish to discuss anything further. https://www.postboxshop.com/The_Post_Room--post--42.html 42 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/The_Post_Room_96247.jpeg 2014-08-15 12:25:00 0 Perhaps you live in a rural community and feel like so many, that you will be disadvantaged by the Royal Mail efficient collection time change?Could your businesses be affected by the change, making work more difficult due to much early correspondences being required?It may have a knock-on effect for others receiving mail...Would you like a say about the way the Royal Mail conduct their daily activities, then please join our blogging discussion below.Will it improve the system, or will it as some people have stated, "take a couple of hours out of the working week for people who rely on the post"? Ofcom ruled that postboxes "must be found within half a mile of 98% of UK households".Our range of postboxes, both individual or multiple, will hopefully see no change to delivery times. If you hear otherwise, please share with us. Perhaps our LATEST designer postboxes will suit your property perfectly....browse our mail solutions today. https://www.postboxshop.com/Royal_Mail_set_to_change_collection_times--post--41.html 41 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Royal_Mail_set_to_change_collection_times_29238.png 2014-08-14 12:52:12 0 Do you love the works of the unidentifiable Oxford artist Impro?Impro an artist in his mid fifties enjoys a practical joke or two in his local area. Last September brought Impro his biggest audience so far, when he placed a fake letterbox on a buttress of the Sonning Bridge in Berkshire, only a couple of feet above water level. You may have read our previous blog about the prank, which later brought Uri Geller a local resident among many, to the see the mystifying object, which had suddenly appeared over night.Impro plants his pieces in the "magic hour" as he refers to it, between 3 - 4 am, when no-one is around. He is inspired by his belief that people are encouraged to take life "too seriously", and has continued to plant doors, fake graveyards, postboxes and much more on local roundabouts. A postbox was located not only on a bridge buttress, but also high on an old wall of a local pub, positioned too high for anyone to reach. https://www.postboxshop.com/Postbox_humour_to_a_whole_new_level--post--34.html 34 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/_46595.png 2014-07-30 13:39:46 0 Does your apartment use a multiple letterbox system...? Do you require NEW lockable banks, our Multiple Box CLEARANCE can help! Are you an apartment owner, rent an apartment, or perhaps you maintain student accommodation?A secure multiple letterbox bank is essential for all residents to collect their daily post. Whether you require an internal or external multiple letterbox system, we can supply them assembled ready for fitment.All our letterboxes are new and have never been used, they are NOT SECOND HAND, they have simply either been manufactured by error or returned to us for exchange...our prices also include delivery anywhere in the UK mainland. We currently have a CLEARANCE SALE, so please take the time to browse through our collection of multiple letterboxes for sale and order in a few simple steps online today.Our anthracite grey EXPRESS letterboxes featured are particularly popular, and can be supplied quickly, within 2-3 weeks if necessary. All our letterbox banks labelled "express" are NEW, Made in Germany and manufactured to the highest quality! We provide the widest range of letterboxes in the UK market, at fantastic prices, with a letterbox budget range available, for those with smaller budgets, who are still looking to receive a quality postal solution, from Europe's largest and leading manufacturer of letterboxes.To view our entire range of multiple letterbox banks available, simply select the link. If you would like our advice on the most suitable multiple letterbox system for your building, please enquire with our friendly team today, we shall be happy to advise.So don't waste time, take advantage of our Special Offers!!! https://www.postboxshop.com/Clearance_on_a_selection_of_our_Multiple_Letterbox_Banks--post--33.html 33 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Clearance_on_a_selection_of_Letterbox_Banks_40585.png 2014-07-18 11:24:41 0 Did you read our previous post about South Gloucestershire Council's request for Royal Mail to grant a bronze Postbox in Olympian Jenny Jones honour?As the first ever Briton to win a medal on the snow at the Winter Olympics, many were shocked when the Royal Mail turned down their Bronze Postbox request. Jones local council said it would be the perfect way to celebrate her achievement.Jones success was clear at the Sochi, leading her local council to request a gesture, which would stand proud in Downend. One councilor said it was "a great pity" not to mark her success in some form. A similar request due to Lizzy Yarnold's skeleton sporting success for Britain, was also rejected by the Royal Mail.Royal Mail simply stated how London 2012 had been a "unique occasion" and how they would "not be repeating" the postbox declaration for the Winter Olympics 2014.Perhaps you're looking for a statement postbox to suit your property...?We provide a colourful range to choose from, including a modern designer postbox range, featuring bronze coloured designs.Or maybe you're simply looking for a statement piece an Olympian would be proud of....take a look at our multiple mailboxes on clearance currently. You may choose to design a multi-toned bronze postbox, using our custom painted postbox service. https://www.postboxshop.com/Bronze_Postbox_Turned_Down_for_Olympian_Jenny_Jones--post--32.html 32 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Bronze_Postbox_Turned_Down_for_Olympian_Jenny_Jones_10502.jpeg 2014-07-01 17:16:30 0 If you're looking for the perfect set of apartment mailboxes, we have a wide range to choose from...Our secure apartment mailboxes are ideal if you are building or live and wish to recommend a mail delivery system, for student accommodation, private flats or even offices.Whether you require side door mailboxes, surface mounted mailboxes, recessed mailboxes, through the wall mailboxes or freestanding mailboxes, our multiple mailbox collection will supply the prefect option for you. With our vast size and style choices available, you'll be sure to find the right combination to suit your requirements and match the decor of your buildings interior or exterior.Each mailbox system will have different, yet similar features to ensure your mail remains safe and dry at all times. Small and large capacity apartment mailboxes are available, the majority of standard mailboxes hold A4 mail, with some designs including internal anti theft devices fitted behind each flap, name plates and much more, with additional features such as video cameras being integrated where necessary.So if you need easy access and safe and secure means of receiving mail, then look no further!Our apartment mailboxes comply with British Standards and Royal Mail requirements, whilst saving space in any building.  https://www.postboxshop.com/Building_a_NEW_apartment_blockin_need_of_Multiple_Mailboxes--post--31.html 31 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Building_a_NEW_apartment_blockin_need_of_Multiple_Mailboxes_87140.png 2014-06-10 16:49:15 0 Earlier this year, an elderly woman encountered an arson attack through her front door letterplate! An arsonist attempted to force a lit newspaper through the womans letterplate in Southampton, which Hampshire police believe is linked to a series of arson attacks a few days later.The newspaper was set alight and efforts were made to try to post it through the letterplate, however fortunately the fire did not catch resulting in no damage to the property. A nearby fence, sale board, bin, and canopy attached to a car wheel were also set alight. It was believed that the suspect was not alone in this area and there were a team of vandals.Traditional letterplates have disadvantages such as noise pollution, theft, lock manipulation and are not considered thermo efficient with todays modern household energy ratings. Ever felt that draught through your hallway...?One of our anti arson letterboxes will fit neatly behind your existing front door letterplate, designed to protect your property from arson attacks. These fire resistant letterboxes include anti theft baffles too, preventing mail theft further. Our anti arson letterboxes are particularly popular around the firework season, catching fireworks, burning liquids and extinguishing the fire.Further still why not remove the possibility of a draught or hazardous objects entering your home and have a letterbox attached to your gate or wall outside. With so many modern and traditional designs available, you'll be spoilt for choice!Do you need a letterbox solution...? Please browse through our individual and multiple letterbox range today. https://www.postboxshop.com/Need_a_Letterboxtired_of_your_traditional_Letterplate--post--30.html 30 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Need_a_Letterboxtired_of_your_traditional_Letterplate_44296.png 2014-05-20 12:20:10 0 If you're looking for a multiple mail system, perhaps one of our letterbox banks is the perfect solution....Our free standing letterboxes offer a wide choice of stands and frames to choose from, each finished to a high quality standard. Free standing letterboxes are ideal to position outside student accommodation and private apartments, where wall space is not required with this mail delivery solution.Our commercial letterboxes conform to Royal Mail requirements and Europeean standard EN13724, with various different specifications available, depending on the model you choose. Features include gasket seals, anti theft devices and individual letterbox keys suited to other devices, such as your entrance door or garage key. Further features include engraving, an intercom system, a video camera and more, with each letterbox in the bank able to receive A4 size mail.Require a safe solution to hold your daily mail?Multiple letterbox secure designs help tackle the UK fight against mail theft in apartments with anti theft devices incorpated in the design. All of our letterbox banks are manufactured from electro-galvanised steel which ensures optimal resistance to corrosion. Our doorside panel letterboxes operate the same way as our free standing range.Our indoor letterbox banks have various designs, with surface mounted, recessed and through the wall styles available. We can assist you in selecting a multiple letterbox system, which will work aesthetically with the architecture and interior design of your property.With so many features devised into each multiple letterbox system, why wait....select one of our commercial letterboxes today and start specifying the features you require. Whether you need to inform your student accommodation officer, apartment landlord or boss at your offices, we can provide the perfect solution! https://www.postboxshop.com/Our_Commercial_Modern_Range--post--29.html 29 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Our_Commercial_Modern_Range_57110.png 2014-05-12 16:00:50 0 We ensure we understand all our customers needs when they wish to purchase a new letterbox system!If you require a letterbox system which can hold multiple companies or residents post, we can help. Whether it's for the office, or an apartment block, we can provide the perfect design from our range to match the interior or exterior of your building. Our variety of colours and multiple letterbox styles available are endless...door side panels, surface mounted, recessed, through the wall and free standing.Although post is used less frequently nowadays with the advent of email and other online communication tools, we require it for so many special occasions, those numerous Birthday cards throughout the year...Mothers day wouldn't be the same without a card or two, or perhaps you're awaiting that famous postcard from a loved one abroad...We still reply on the postal system to deliver so many correspondence, with those important official legal and professional documents to file, whether they are delivered to student accommodation, a multiple occupancy house, business offices or apartments. Bills are yet another source of document, which still use the postal system to communicate with both new and existing customers.With many years experience within the industry, we make sure we prioritise the security of post delivered to our individual and multiple letterboxes, for residential or commercial properties. Post should be easily accessible for owners at all times.You may choose a recessed letterbox wall for a spacious lobby...or perhaps a free standing multiple letterbox for outside an apartment block? Whichever multiple system you decide upon, we ensure high-tech manufacturing and an installation service if you should require it, simply contact us to enquire today.So find the perfect multiple letterboxes within your budget! https://www.postboxshop.com/Do_you_require_a_Multiple_Letterboxes_system--post--28.html 28 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Do_you_require_a_Multiple_Letterboxes_system_13646.png 2014-05-06 11:45:21 0 Don't get outdated....choose from our exclusive Designer range today!The Victorian reign saw various postbox designs, from the unsuccessful square steel boxes, to the cast iron cylindrical boxes which we continue to see on our high streets today. Square steel boxes are useful for commercial post, as they hold a large capacity, our parcel box is a particular favourite from the range.Royal Mail estimate that there are over approximately 100,000 public postboxes in the UK today, not including residential letterboxes! Post is transported and delivered daily, a form of communication which has remained popular for hundreds of years.Tired of sending emails and mobile texts....why not send a letter or two for a change.Our modern letterbox designs are secure and whether resistant, the majority manufactured from stainless steel to match the exterior of modern properties. Or perhaps our latest designer letterbox range takes your fancy, an exclusive futuristic collection, offering unique colours! https://www.postboxshop.com/Modernize_your_property_with_one_of_our_latest_letterbox_designs--post--27.html 27 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Modernize_your_property_with_one_of_our_latest_letterbox_designs_51417.png 2014-05-02 14:55:33 0 The DAD009 is the UK’s first and only certified Secured By Design Letterbox, designed and manufactured to police preferred specification.Whether you wish to protect your personal mail, or your companies commercial mail, the secured by design letterbox is perfect!A robbery is a frightening experience, yet sadly the UK see many committed daily, with 80% of burglaries through front doors, making a secured by design letterbox essential.Compared to a traditional letterplate, this letterbox will not suffer arson attacks or theft. Its secure 5 pin rim lock complete with 3 keys will ensure only pin or key holders have access to the mail/possessions inside the box. Traditional letterplates are not heat efficient allowing a draft to enter your home, with continuos noise pollution too, is that something you could live without...?Our secured by design letterbox conforms to the standards below:TS009:2012 - Grade 2EN1303:2005 - Grade 4British Standard BSEN13724A certificate for our secured by design letterbox is available on demand.It's 1.5mm thick electro-galvanized steel is powder coated, with a few different colours to choose from. Ideal if you wish to coordinate it with your interior.With its 10 year guarantee, patented anti fishing device, hinge protector and locking mechanism, its secure features will put your mind at rest. Its anti drill, bump and pick lock makes it secure from any non key holders manipulation attempts. A unique key number would be allocated to you, if you wish to order new keys, yet another form of security. For size dimensions and futher information, view our DAD009 secured by design letterbox.It can be delivered to you as quick as 2 - 3 weeks, so what are you waiting for, don't let criminals steal your mail...act today and protect what is yours! https://www.postboxshop.com/Our_Secured_By_Design_Letterbox_SBD--post--26.html 26 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Secure_By_Design_SBD_18383.png 2014-04-02 11:27:54 0 Have you ordered something online which doesn't require a signature, however your letter plate is too slim to fit the parcel through, or your mailbox is too small?You no longer have to worry about taking a morning off, or working for home, just to make sure your parcels get delivered safely...a secure parcel box is the answer!Our parcel dropbox is ideal if you are expecting more than one delivery a day, as the system design allows each parcel to drop down inside the box once the lid is closed, into a locked galvanised steel box, which is only accessible to the key holder. The parcel box should be fixed into the ground to ensure no-one can steal the entire box.We supply a whole range of large capacity postboxes, letterboxes and security boxes to ensure your mail remains protected. Whether you're receiving residential or commercial mail, our parcel box is the perfect solution to online purchases, which are being increasingly popular by the day.Why pay a delivery charge and worry about using fuel having to collect it from a post depot when missed? You can guarantee you'll be able to arrive home to your parcel waiting securely for you.Select any of our product images across the Website to view detailed box dimensions, and make sure your parcels will fit. If you have any questions about our range, please do not hesitate to leave a comment below and we'll get back to you as soon as we can, or simply call us today. https://www.postboxshop.com/Long_gone_are_the_days_of_waiting_home_for_a_parcel--post--25.html 25 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Long_gone_are_the_days_of_waiting_home_for_a_parcel_41412.png 2014-03-11 12:25:09 0 It was only last month when residents of Lancashire fell victim to the latest local arson attack. Residents noticed their local Royal Mail postbox had smoke coming from it one afternoon, on the junction of Smithills Dean Road and Abercorn Road. It has been reported that many had spotted a group loitering around the area, just before the incident took place.Sadly arson attacks still remain one of the most common fire hazards in residential areas across the UK. To prevent concerns of vandalism, and put your mind to rest, we provide a range of mail solutions for you to choose from. A little cost to save your valuable post...The Bolton North firefighters put the blaze out, however the letters which were in the postbox had either been damaged by the fire, or by the water which had been used to put the fire out.Protect your home mail and property today and purchase an anti arson letterbox. If you'd like more information about our range, or our opinion on the best option for your property, please contact us today. https://www.postboxshop.com/Mail_destroyed_in_SmithillsPostbox_Arson_Attack--post--24.html 24 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Mail_destroyed_in_SmithillsPostbox_Arson_Attack_23320.png 2014-03-03 12:20:45 0 Our model DAD009 is the UK’s first Secured By Design (SBD) Letterbox, which focuses on crime prevention. We are proud to provide the UK with an official accredited Secured By Design letterbox, a police preferred specification.The Secured By Design letterbox is ideal for both residential homes and commercial premises, as its simple objective is to reduce burglary and crime. Considering 80% of burglaries are committed through front doors, having your post delivered into a secure box, rather than through your letterplate will help prevent you from possible crimes such as arson attacks, lock manipulation and car theft, via your keys being stolen. However amongst these crimes, you may have heard in the news how regular mail theft takes place, which leads to thieves attempting or unfortunately managing to steal a persons identity. We can help ensure this doesn't happen to you, if you make the change today!Or perhaps you're simply tired of the noise your traditional letterplate lets in, or the household heat which you lose through it daily?Our Secured By Design letterbox is manufactured from electro-galvanised steel and can be surface mounted, recessed or freestanding depending on your property and preference. With its 10 Year guarantee, secure locking mechanism, patented anti fishing device and many more special features, you'll wonder how you ever managed without knowing your mail is safe from vandalism and crime everyday.A unique key number is provided with every SBD letterbox, to ensure you can safely order a further set of keys if you require them. For dimension details and further information about our Secured By Design letterbox, please take a look through our range.Remember a new Secured By Design letterbox will be a small price to pay against bigger crimes! https://www.postboxshop.com/Do_you_need_a_Secured_by_Design_Letterbox_to_stop_mail_and_ID_theft--post--23.html 23 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Do_you_need_a_Secured_by_Design_Letterbox_to_stop_mail_and_ID_theft_70918.jpeg 2014-02-24 11:25:23 0 Downend in South Gloucestershire is home to Jenny Jones the UK snowboarder, who recently won the bronze medal in the Winter Olympics, the first ever Briton to win a medal on the snow at the Winter Olympics.South Gloucestershire Council believe that Jones should have a postbox painted bronze in her hometown, therefore have written to the Royal Mail to ask whether this can be done. A postbox painted in the London 2012 Olympic style, however in bronze not in gold, would be the perfect way to mark and celebrate her "fantastic achievement" in Russia.Postbox Shop are proud to offer designer postboxes and letterboxes with different coloured finishes available, including many similar shades to bronze, with our custom range so you can create your own style and colour for further choice.Perhaps you know someone who has achieved something worthy of a special postbox? A civic event will be held in Jones honour when she returns, with George Ferguson mayor of Bristol wanting Park Street turned into a ski slope, as an unusual way to mark the occasion. https://www.postboxshop.com/South_Gloucestershire_Council_request_Royal_Mail_bronze_Postbox_in_Olympian_Jenny_Jones_honour--post--22.html 22 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/South_Gloucestershire_Council_request_Royal_Mail_bronze_Postbox_in_Olympian_Jenny_Jones_honour_74104.png 2014-02-20 11:43:00 0 We are glad to announce a new partnership with Spanish manufacturer JOMA. This will give Postboxshop's customers access to a full new range of quality letterboxes at a comeptitve price, or compare prices with other JOMA suppliers in the UK. As part of our selection process for all the letterboxes we supply, we can guarantee these postboxes are made in Europe, not from the far east. With many years experience, JOMA specialise in stylish practical solutions to suit your budget, products including; freestanding postboxes, surface mounted postboxes, recessed letterboxes, through the wall postboxes, door side panel postboxes, parcel boxes, mail chutes, apartment letterboxes and much more.If you have any questions regarding JOMA postboxes, letterboxes, mailboxes or services, or need to get a competitve quote for JOMA prodcuts, please contact. https://www.postboxshop.com/JOMA_new_PostBoxShop_partner--post--21.html 21 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/JOMA_new_PostBoxShop_partner_29003.png 2014-02-05 13:50:28 0 Share the love this Valentine’s day with our Parcel BoxesChristmas is over and presents have been delivered worldwide, but Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Have you ever thought of sending your Valentine a surprise gift, but worried they won’t be home to accept it? Have you ordered that special someone the perfect online gift, but know you won’t be at home when it arrives?Well, no more having to miss your unsigned deliveries – our secure range of parcel boxes is the perfect solution for all your mail concerns. Waiting at home all day for a parcel, which you know will be too big to fit through your letter plate is no fun. We supply an extra large capacity parcel box, ideal for residential and commercial properties.Or perhaps you’d prefer our parcel dropbox, which makes it easy to post mail, close and know it’s dropped into a secure lower box. Only accessible with a key, the amazing value parcel dropbox includes features such as antitheft and soft close devices. We regularly evaluate design preferences our customers need, with security kept in mind.So say ‘no’ to a trip to the sorting office this Valentine’s and install your own parcel box today.For more information on the range on parcel boxes we have to offer, please contact us today. https://www.postboxshop.com/Its_not_you_its_your_Parcel_Box__Secure_deliveries_this_Valentines_Day--post--19.html 19 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Its_not_you_its_your_Parcel_Box__Secure_deliveries_this_Valentines_Day_69298.jpeg 2014-01-21 15:38:12 0 Letterboxes were only introduced to people houses around 1850, prior to this letter receiving houses were the main source of a postage system. Who would believe 163 years later, every building in the UK would have a registered postal address, with letterboxes designed in various different sizes, colours and styles.Letterboxes have adapted to include many features such as additional security, anti arson protection, multiple letter plate openings and much more. Both freestanding and wall mounted letterboxes are available to the public, a choice many would have desired years ago.In ever changing generations, the postal system have had to adapt to transporting not only letters, but parcels too. With this addition to the postal system, further pressure was introduced when Internet shopping was born, with popular parcel sized boxes being manufactured, in order to receive the packages.Our latest contemporary range of Scandinavian designer letterboxes are exclusively sold by us. These robust designs have been manufactured with security, space and weather protection in mind. Certain models, like our Ellipse Letterbox focus on further features, such as noise reduction and thermal co-efficiency too. Who knows how much letterboxes will adapt in another 163 years times. https://www.postboxshop.com/Designer_Letterboxes_Our_Latest_Collection--post--18.html 18 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Designer_Letterboxes_Our_Latest_Collection_27329.jpeg 2013-12-23 17:16:46 0 The Royal Mail have no recollection of how a red postbox suddenly appeared in the middle of one of the buttresses of a Berkshire river bridge overnight two months ago.Many theories have been voiced, some believing a ghost of a girl who has been seen many times by locals is behind the mystery, others believe that the postbox is part of a promotional stunt of the Mikron Theatre company for a play.We provide a large variety of different coloured and style postboxes, with our traditional postbox range remaining popular for both period and modern properties. We even provide an easy to use create your own custom coloured letterbox service.The village postman and canal users had not noticed the postbox before and following many struggled attempts at posting letters, it is not an operational posting facility. Positioned only a few feet above water level it will regularly flood. https://www.postboxshop.com/Mysterious_red_postbox_appears_overnight_on_a_village_bridge_--post--17.html 17 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Mysterious_red_postbox_appears_overnight_on_a_village_bridge__82384.jpeg 2013-11-26 10:55:07 0 It was only last week that vandals stuffed lit fireworks through a back-door letterbox in Maidenhead. The firework season has started and many accounts of home arson attacks have been reported across the UK already.The Postbox Shop recognise that one of the largest fire risks in residential areas remains fireworks through letterboxes, therefore we can provide you with the perfect protection against this attack, with our anti arson letterbox range. Please browse our quality letterboxes, each anti arson letterbox includes an anti theft baffle too, each manufactured for maximum durability.The trespassers got into the back garden of the home through a side gate and committed acts of vandalism, before lighting fireworks and forcing them through the letterbox, which consequently set fire to curtains hanging behind the door. The house owners were lucky that the fire burnt out causing minor damage. Protect your home from an arson attack today with our fireproof letterboxes. https://www.postboxshop.com/Lit_fireworks_stuffed_through_a_letterbox--post--16.html 16 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Lit_fireworks_stuffed_through_a_letterbox_69197.jpeg 2013-11-20 13:11:02 0 About a dozen post boxes in Kensington, west London, have had to be sealed up after a postman lost a set of keys. Read the official full story here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-21830003 https://www.postboxshop.com/Kensington_post_boxes_sealed_after_postman_loses_keys--post--13.html 13 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Kensington_post_boxes_sealed_after_postman_loses_keys_55618.jpeg 2013-04-23 14:23:27 0 Anette Milne, Scottish Conservative MSP for the North East, has welcomed the measures announced by Ofcom to increase protection for rural post boxes. Ofcom requires Royal Mail to provide a sufficient number to meet the needs of postal users. The criteria setting out how Royal Mail must meet this obligation impose requirements on the location and density of post boxes.Currently, these criteria apply in only 61 out of the 121 postcode areas in the UK. The postcodes excluded are mostly rural areas. Ofcom is proposing to extend protection for rural post box users.There must be a box within half a mile of at least 98 per cent of ‘delivery points’ nationally; and for the remaining two per cent, Royal Mail must provide post boxes or other means of access (e.g. collection on delivery) to meet reasonable needs.Dr Milne said: “There has been a fall in the use of post boxes as e-mail and other forms of communication has increased. However, it is important to many local communities to continue to have access to a post box.” Published on Monday 8 April 2013 on Montrose Review  https://www.postboxshop.com/Rural_postboxes_protected--post--12.html 12 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Another_Blog_Post_64859.jpeg 2013-04-09 15:23:46 0 Most of the mailboxes for sale nowadays that can be found on the internet conform to EN13724. This is a European standard set out to ensure that a mailbox meets certain requirements with respect to accepting letters and keeping those letters safe. What is EN13724?Without doubt the most common question relating to EN13724 mailboxes and letter boxes. And it concerned mainly with the ability of a mailbox to accept a C4 envelope and keep it safe. C4 envelopes are 324 x 229mm. That is 12.8 x 9 inches in imperial dimensions.But specifically, for test methods, the C4 envelope must be 24mm thick (height) containing flat A4 paper 80gm sheets. In reality once a C4 envelope is filled with paper, its dimensions shrink a little.So here are the main criteria for a mailbox set out by the European Norm 13724 standard: A C4 envelope or document (324 x 229mm) should be able to be delivered without having to bend, fold or damage the document in any way.The aperture of the mailbox therefore must be a minimum of 230mm width and a maximum of 280mm for C4 length way deliveries.And for C4 side way deliveries, the aperture of the mailbox must be a minimum of 325mm and a maximum of 400mm width.Relating to volume, the size of the mailbox must be able to hold a 40mm high/thick pile of documents or envelopes.The height of the aperture must be between 30mm and 35mm.The height of the lowest mailbox aperture should be no lower than 700mm from delivery floor level and the height of the highest mailbox aperture be no higher than 1700mm from delivery floor level. Special circumstances allow aperture heights to be between 400mm and 1800mm from delivery floor level.The letter flap of the mailbox must be easily opened and be self-closing.The ensure that the document or envelope is not damaged or compromised, the aperture should not have any sharp edges.When the mailbox is situated externally, the mailbox should not allow more than 1% of its volume of water ingress or moisture from natural precipitation or other moisture sources. (The standard also suggests that delivery persons should fully deliver the mail / document and allow the letter flap to close fully)Sight windows are mostly not permitted, to ensure maximum privacy and security.The aperture of the mailbox will have an anti-theft (also known as an anti-fishing) baffle to the inner aperture of the mailbox.The lock of the mailbox must have at least 200 different combinations / mailbox key references.The mailbox will have corrosion resistance in accordance with EN1670.  These are what wewould call the major specification criteria for British Standard EN13724 mailboxes and letter boxes.Where are EN13724 mailboxes applicable?EN13724 is applicable in all CEN member countries, including United Kingdom.  https://www.postboxshop.com/Britsh_Standard_BS_EN13724_What_is_it--post--11.html 11 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/Britsh_Standard_BS_EN13724_What_is_it_41815.jpeg 2013-04-09 14:54:52 0 Why do I need a letterbox and not a letterplate?Police and Insurance companies are committed to preventing crime, theft and fraud, and when it comes to letter plates in peoples front doors (as 80% of burglaries are through your front door) their main concerns are:Lock Manipulation: the art of opening your front door from within using a wire and letting themselves in your front door.Car Theft: we all do it, walk in and place our keys on a table, shelf or key rack in reach of our front door.ID Theft: we go to work, the postman delivers our mail on to our welcome mat and the thieves help themselves during the 8 hours we are out.Arson Attacks: unfortunately, and we hear about it in the media too often, cowards like to pour accelerants through letter plates followed by a match, enough said!Thermal Co-efficiency: with the introduction of EPC ratings by the EU. Having a letterbox instead of a hole in your front door can help your rating.Noise Reduction: continued advances in reducing noise pollution are often negated when a hole is then cut into your front door.  https://www.postboxshop.com/Why_letterboxes_are_better_than_letterplates--post--10.html 10 2013-03-06 11:21:14 0 https://www.postboxshop.com/Designed_For_Security_Mailboxes_Now_Available--post--9.html 9 https://www.postboxshop.com/userfiles/images/sys/blog_items/And_Another_One_21739.jpeg 2012-09-04 13:08:48 0