Crocheted snail and whale postbox brings smiles to Bottesford residents

A crocheted postbox has been making residents smile.

The top of the postbox on Bowbridge Gardens, Bottesford, has been decorated with a scene from popular children’s storybook classic The Snail and the Whale by writer Julia Donaldson.

Trish Davies, who lives in the village, shared a photo of the colourful creation on the village community page online.

She said: “I just wish I had taken photos of the other designs.We have had a green friendly caterpillar eating leaves and a pretty butterfly, they all stand tall and never sag in the rain. I live round the corner and it just makes you smile every time you pass by.”

Another resident said it brought back precious memories. They added: “It was my favourite story to read the children when they were younger. Thank you to the very talented person who keeps dressing the postbox. They have all been fabulous."

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