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Subject: Doomed postbox turned into shrine
Written By: Philip Eno on 08/05/09 at 2:13 am
From BBC News Online
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/46153000/jpg/_46153380_jex_2103_de57-1.jpg
A postbox in Bristol has been turned into a shrine by people upset about a decision to remove it.
The pillar box in Bedminster, which is being taken away because of attacks by vandals, has been covered in flowers and "rest in peace" cards.
A passage from WH Auden's poem, Night Mail, has been also been attached to the postbox, along with a crucifix.
Whoever is behind the shrine has remained anonymous but residents said a memorial ceremony took place on Sunday.
The passage from the Auden poem reads: "And no-one will hear the postman's knock/Without a quickening of the heart.
"For who can bear to feel himself forgotten?"
A spokeswoman for Royal Mail said there were other pillar boxes near the one about to be removed, which is on the corner of Frazer Street and Windmill Hill.
Subject: Re: Doomed postbox turned into shrine
Written By: danootaandme on 08/05/09 at 4:23 am
They say they are removing it because of vandals. Someone should do a stake out and smack the little twerps around.
Subject: Re: Doomed postbox turned into shrine
Written By: Philip Eno on 08/05/09 at 4:26 am
They say they are removing it because of vandals. Someone should do a stake out and smack the little twerps around.
What has happen to a use of CCTV?