Royal Mail has painted post boxes black in 4 UK cities - here’s why

Four Royal Mail post boxes in different areas of the UK have been painted black as a way of celebrating Black History Month.

Each post box honours significant figures in the UK’s black community. They are located in all four corners of the UK - London, Glasgow, Cardiff and Belfast.

What is Black History Month?

Black History Month takes place in October every year, and is an annual celebration of the history, contributions and achievements of black people in the UK.

Peter De Norville, Royal Mail's head of diversity and inclusion, said, "Black History Month is a great opportunity to celebrate the contributions that black people have made to this country over many generations.

"We are also using it as an opportunity to celebrate the vital work that our black employees do throughout the nation, from the mail bag to the meeting room."

Who features on each post box?

The post box located in London is situated on Acre Lane, Brixton, which is close to Black Cultural Archives.