Thousands of the UK's iconic red post boxes are being replaced with over 3,000 new-style pillar boxes in a nationwide rollout. Currently, the Royal Mail is modernising its traditional post boxes in the most significant redesign in 175 years to keep pace with changing times.

The futuristic designs have been dubbed "post-boxes for the future", with one resident from a British seaside town likening them to "something out of space". Across the country, the classic red post boxes are being swapped for a more contemporary design, with some areas already seeing the change and more transformations expected just in time for Christmas . However, this has sparked questions among residents in areas where the change has already taken place , particularly, "where is the knitted post-box topper goi

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