Telford town’s post box topper receives national recognition

A Remembrance Day themed post box topper created by two local crafters in Wellington has caught the attention of Royal Mail.

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Made by residents Angela Moore and Darcy Lear, the hand-crocheted display is the latest of a series of toppers created by the pair to mark special occasions over the last five years on the post box located on the Holyhead Road in Wellington, by the Red Lion pub.

Their Remembrance Day design included poppies and soldiers.

Angela said: “We wanted to show support for the Royal British Legion as we remember those who have served and sacrificed, as well as acting as a reminder for people to wear a poppy with pride.”

But after the town’s promotional community initiative Love Wellington shared photographs of the remembrance topper across its social media platforms, the post received attention from Royal Mail who contacted the team to ask if they could share the photographs across its own social media platforms.

The firm then reposted the topper to its national audience.

“This recognition has given Angela and Darcy's work a much wider audience, shining a national spotlight on their talents and creativity and putting Wellington firmly on the map,” said Jenna Humphreys of Love Wellington.

“We always look forward to seeing what they will create next - the toppers are a wonderful example of the community spirit that makes Wellington special.”