Wednesday 30 January 2013

Gold post boxes

During the Olympics and Paralympics whenever  GB won a gold medal a post box from their local area was painted gold. I was only thinking the other day that I had yet to spot one but whilst in Manchester this week I came across this one by chance. It is in the heart of the city in Albert Square. I think it a pity that they do not put the name of the gold medallist on the post box but after a little research discovered that it was in honour of  Philip Hindes Men's Team Sprint - cycling







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10 comments:

  1. biebkriebels30 January 2013 at 21:34

    That is very special, a golden post box, it looks beautiful.

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  2. diane b31 January 2013 at 04:48

    That was a good idea but as you say the name of the recipient should be on the box.

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  3. stardust31 January 2013 at 06:48

    A golden post box in commemoration of sportsmanship and team spirit of Gold Medal winners? Terrific!

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  4. magiceye31 January 2013 at 08:50

    This is a wonderful tribute!!

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  5. DJan31 January 2013 at 10:47

    You Brits are very ingenious! :-)

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  6. CrazyCris31 January 2013 at 11:48

    That is a special tribute to the gold medallists! But you're right, they should have put their names on them as well. ;o)

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  7. Anonymous31 January 2013 at 14:18

    Oh, I love this idea!

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  8. Gattina31 January 2013 at 15:08

    That's a real nice tribute to the gold medal winners !

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  9. Anonymous1 February 2013 at 16:22

    Quirky.

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  10. maria4 February 2013 at 07:14

    Lovely pics.

    Colorful Kois

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