Help! - GPO.... what is that??

[njhowen]

Argh!

 

Off to Shrewsbury in the morning to do some geocaching, but the one I really want to do refers to something called a GPO.... what is that??

 

For specific reference/context, please see http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...y&decrypt=y (question 7, shrewsbury bridge)

 

The question states

 

7 – SHREWSBURY RAILWAY BRIDGE

 

"Shrewsbury railway station was built in 1848 and is unusual in that some of the platforms lie over the river, so are actually enclosed in this bridge structure.

 

QUESTION 7 – It’s not on the bridge - but which numbers can you find connected to the GPO? _ _ / _ (M N / O)"

 

All help appreciated! Need to get to bed to catch early train to Shrews!

[+Too Tall John]

Can't say for sure, but I would expect that "GPO" would become clear when I arrived at the site.

[+EscapeFromFlatland]

My guess is there is a post office or post office mailbox at one end of the bridge. Find the numbers there?

[+thedeadpirate]

Could it be General Purpose Outlet? I'm not sure what electrical outlets are called in the UK, but that's one of the acronyms that came up on a search.

[+d-dixon]

Off to Shrewsbury in the morning to do some geocaching, but the one I really want to do refers to something called a GPO.... what is that??

 

A bit late, but GPO = General Post Office - the pre-1970 name for the UK's Post Office and telecomms company.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Post_Office

[+ChaceGuild]

Indeed - GPO=General Post Office

 

A few manhole covers in our local area still read "GPO Telephone Exchange" They're also numbered... a little help, perhaps?

[+Ddraig Ddu]

http://www3.shropshire-cc.gov.uk/roots/pac...lan/lan_t04.htm

 

Indeed it is.