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Red boxes are despatch boxes used by British ministers and the monarch to carry government documents. They are made by Barrow Hepburn & Gale or Wickwar & Co, and have a distinctive design, colour and history.
A despatch box is a box used in government business, such as transporting sensitive documents or delivering speeches in parliament. Learn about the history, design and symbolism of despatch boxes in the UK, Australia and other countries.
Royal Farms is a privately owned chain of convenience stores with over 200 locations in seven states, mainly in the Mid-Atlantic region. It offers gasoline, electric vehicle charging, fried chicken, and other food items, and has giant cockerel statues as its logo.
The Royal Banner of Scotland, also known as the Lion Rampant of Scotland, is the royal banner of Scotland and the royal standard of the Kingdom of Scotland. It differs from the national flag, the Saltire, in its official use and design, and has a long history of symbolising Scotland.
A pillar box is a free-standing post box used in the UK and other countries. Learn about the origins, construction and varieties of pillar boxes, from the first ones in the Channel Islands to the modern plastic ones.
Learn about the history and design of the iconic red telephone box, a public telephone kiosk for the UK and its colonies. Find out how it was created, why it is red, and what models and variations exist.
Learn about the history and significance of the red coat, a military garment formerly used by most British soldiers from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Find out how the term redcoat became a common name for the British Army and its colonial forces.
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