John Oram's photos with the keyword: Hythe

To see pillar boxes side by side is not altogether common especially in our more rural towns so I found these, in Hythe, Hampshire, to be of special interest. Next to the E II R example stands another from the reign of Her Majesty's father, King George VI. There are detailed design differences including the aperture and it is of note that 'Post Office' has changed to 'Royal Mail' by the time of the casting of the more recent box. The bases reveal that the G VI R box was cast by McDowall, Steven & Co. Ltd. of London & Falkirk and the E II R by Machan Eng(ineering) of Scotland (Falkirk). TZ70_P1000260CE

Hythe in Kent is one of the many UK towns which has been affected by bank closures. Only Santander and Nationwide remain. Bank branch closures are an emotive subject for many, including myself, but the Closing Branch Review, available online, makes sobering reading and one can understand the underlying commercial decision. 200_3_P1090136CE

Hythe in Kent is one of the many UK towns which has been affected by bank closures. Only Santander and Nationwide remain. 47 High Street, now the whimsically named Hythe Tanning Vault, was until about two years ago, a branch of HSBC. Directly opposite is Bank Street and on its corner stands a former Lloyds. I imagine the observant and curious visitor of the future will wonder about the street name. 200_3_P1090133C

The Avenue, Hythe, Kent situated between Prospect Road and the Royal Military Canal. 200_2_P1150409

The Avenue, Hythe, Kent situated between Prospect Road and the Royal Military Canal. 200_2_P1150405