Pillar Boxes

by Jonathan Glancey

Published 1 October 1990
This is part of a series of guides on the British street which takes a close look at ordinary familiar items, in this case, pillar boxes. It provides a history of its development as well as advice on what to look for and where. Other guides in this series include objects such as shop fronts, troughs, drinking fountains, telephone boxes, doors and railings.