Date: 03.06.2024
Left: Victoria Thomas ‘Yn Turrys’ designed for Airport Post Box, Right: Lesley Sleight ‘Sea to Summit – Colours of Mann designed for Nobles Hospital Post Box
Victoria Thomas at Ronaldsway Airport
As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the Isle of Man Post Office (IOMPO) launched a competition inviting the public to design a post box. The competition, which concluded on 31st December 2023, was open to all ages, and IOMPO thanks all those who submitted their designs.
The winning designs, themed ‘Our Beautiful Island’, were submitted by Victoria Thomas and Lesley Sleight. Victoria Thomas’s design, chosen for the post box at Ronaldsway Airport, reflects the island’s heritage and iconic architecture. She commented, "When I heard the theme was 'Our Beautiful Island,' I couldn't help but think it would be great to explore our heritage and iconic architecture. The art was a journey across the island, so 'Yn Turrys' (Manx for 'The Journey') was the perfect name. It truly was a fun journey creating it."
The post box has been refurbished with Victoria’s design in the past week and has now been re-installed at Ronaldsway Airport.
The design ‘Sea to Summit – Colours of Mann’, chosen for the post box at Noble's Hospital, was created by Lesley Sleight and is scheduled to be refurbished imminently. She expressed her delight, saying, "I am very thrilled and honoured to have my art design featured on the post box. I hope it puts a smile on people's faces."
For more information about the 50th anniversary activities visit www.iompost.com/fifty-years.
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