Old Post Office, Bristol

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Old Post Office
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Location within Bristol
General information
Town or city Bristol
Country England
Coordinates 51°27′13″N2°35′45″W / 51.4536°N 2.5958°W / 51.4536; -2.5958 Coordinates: 51°27′13″N2°35′45″W / 51.4536°N 2.5958°W / 51.4536; -2.5958
Completed1746
Design and construction
Architect(s) Samuel Glascodine

The Old Post Office (grid reference ST587729 ) is a historic building at 48 Corn Street in Bristol, England.

It was built in 1746 by Samuel Glascodine to complement The Exchange, acting as the central post office for the city of Bristol for over 200 years. It was part rebuilt as a facsimile of the original in 1993 and is now used as an office.

It has been designated by Historic England as a Grade I listed building. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Historic England. "No.48 Old Post Office (1187390)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 16 March 2007.
  2. Historic England. "Old Post Office (1187390)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 1 November 2015.