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📮England’s iconic red post boxes might not be

📮England’s iconic red post boxes might not be quite as famous as the classic red phone boxes, but they’re (in my humble opinion) much more interesting to spot. The reason for this is because whomever was monarch at the time, had their cipher or initials and regnal number integrated into the design. Some of these are quite rare.

Scroll to the last pic for one I spotted in Winchcombe for the first time this fall - it’s one of the oldest! 📮

Here are the ciphers in order from most recent to oldest:

👑 CRIII - Charles Rex III (Rex for king in Latin) the first installed in 2024.

👑 ERII - Elizabeth Regina II (Regina for queen in Latin). Installed between 1952-2022.

👑 GRVI- George Rex VI - rare to find as King George VI was king for only 16 years (between 1936-1952) and during the war years iron was needed for military uses.

👑 ERVIII - Edward Rex VIII - also rare to find as he abdicated the same year he inherited the crown. Installed in 1936.

👑 GR - George Rex (V) As there were no post boxes installed during the reigns of past kings named George, there was no need to include V on post boxes. Installed between 1910-1936.

👑 ERVII - Edward Rex VII - These post boxes were installed between 1901-1910.

👑 VR - Victoria Regina - The very first post boxes were installed in 1950 although she reigned from 1837-1901.

#royalmail #postboxes #cypherspotting

Follow along on Day 1 of our fall Women’s Walkin

Follow along on Day 1 of our fall Women’s Walking Retreat in the Cotswolds from Fulbrook to Minster Lovell via Swinbrook.

Definitely recommend stopping for a meal at The Swan at Swinbrook, (my third visit) which, on top of its excellent fare, features plenty of Mitford Sisters history and was featured in the filming of @downtonabbey_official !

#bringinginspirationhome #womenswalkingretreat #gretaeskridge #cotswolds #slowtravel

Broadway, known as the ‘Jewel of the Cotswolds’ is the ideal place to base your Cotswolds visit from, or end your trip in, especially if you book your stay at the sumptuous and historic @lygoncotswolds .

PS The spa facilities are the perfect way to wind down from any of your Cotswolds walking adventures!

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This Sunrise in Broadway series was shot early one morning after seeing off all the guests on the final day of my Women’s Walking Retreat co-hosted with Greta Eskridge.

Join me, Jaime Fenwick of Bringing Inspiration Hom

Join me, Jaime Fenwick of Bringing Inspiration Home, and my co-host Greta Eskridge, as we strike out on an early morning adventure before our Women’s Walking Retreat in the Cotswolds officially kicks off.

We are setting off from the hilltop town of Stow-on-the-Wold in search of farm fresh milk courtesy of the @firfarm vending machine deep in the heart of the English countryside.

Follow for more Cotswolds content and highlights from our fall retreat, as well as future retreat opportunities!

#bringinginspirationhome #womenswalkingretreat #gretaeskridge #homeschoolmom #slowtravel #cotswolds #slowliving

When people ask what it’s like to walk through t

When people ask what it’s like to walk through the Cotswolds in early fall. These are some of the seasonal highlights from my 5th Women’s Walking Retreat co-hosted with @greta.eskridge

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One of the highlights of our Women’s Walking Ret

Well this was a Women’s Walking Retreat first! W

Well this was a Women’s Walking Retreat first! We slogged our way through a major thunderstorm and everyone did it with bright spirits. I was so impressed and encouraged and just thrilled with our group! Adventure comes in many forms and l am certain today will go down as incredibly memorable for everyone in our group.

While I don’t love getting caught in the rain, I do love a good story. And a roaring fire.

Come to the Cotswolds. Adventure and beauty and nature in spades!

But don’t worry, if you come in June you’ll most likely be walking in a tank top and shorts. 😉

#bringinginspirationhome #gretaeskridge #slowtravel #womenswalkingretreat #cotswolds

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