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In pictures: Postbox toppers deliver festive cheer in the south

This snowman topper created by Didcot-based yarn-bomber, Yarnsy, can be found on Haydon Road in Didcot

Yarnsy Yarnsy postbox topper — This snowman topper created by Didcot-based yarn-bomber, Yarnsy, can be found on Haydon Road in Didcot

If you have been out to post a letter lately you might have noticed your postbox looking more festive - and cosy - than usual.

Christmas-themed crocheted postbox toppers have been popping up across villages, towns and cities ahead of the big day.

They feature Santa's, robins, reindeer, wise men, Christmas trees. You name it - anything festive.

Here is a selection of some of this year's woolly creations across the south.

A double dose of festive cheer outside Waitrose, Locks Heath near Fareham

Claire Anderson Locks Heath, Hampshire Waitrose — A double dose of festive cheer outside Waitrose, Locks Heath near Fareham

This Christmas tree has sprouted up in the Baffins area of Portsmouth

Emma Judd Post box topper in Baffins — This Christmas tree has sprouted up in the Baffins area of Portsmouth

A topper in Burton, near Christchurch, even features a mini crocheted postbox

BBC Weather Watcher Ulani Postbox topper in Burton, Dorset — A topper in Burton, near Christchurch, even features a mini crocheted postbox

Santa has appeared on Henley High Street's postbox

Kathryn Anne Henley High Street postbox — Santa has appeared on Henley High Street's postbox

Knitsy of Wantage has created this excellent Christmas topper

Darrell Payne Knitsy of Wantage has created this excellent Christmas topper — Knitsy of Wantage has created this excellent Christmas topper

The topper in Mill Street, Wantage is also a tribute to the local flour mill behind, which is closing down

Darrell Payne Knitsy of Wantage has created this excellent Christmas topper — The topper in Mill Street, Wantage is also a tribute to the local flour mill behind, which is closing down

Santa appears stuck inside this postbox in Basingstoke

BBC Weather Watcher Donkey Oatie Basingstoke postbox topper — Santa appears stuck inside this postbox in Basingstoke

Santa, another Yarnsy creation, is on the Broadway in Didcot outside the sorting office

Yarnsy Yarnsy postbox topper — Santa, another Yarnsy creation, is on the Broadway in Didcot outside the sorting office

The wise men have popped up on the postbox on Gudge Heath Lane, Fareham

Mike Burrows Fareham topper — The wise men have popped up on the postbox on Gudge Heath Lane, Fareham

Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer and Santa feature on this festive topper in Market Place, Abingdon

BBC Weather Watcher Angela Abingdon postbox topper — Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer and Santa feature on this festive topper in Market Place, Abingdon

The Snowman and the Snowdog have flown in to Highcliffe

Alex James-cushing Highcliffe postbox topper — The Snowman and the Snowdog have flown in to Highcliffe

This topper in Elmshott Lane, Cippenham, Slough has been created by knitting group, Knit Your Socks Off

Sbba Siddique Topper in Elmshott Lane, Cippenham — This topper in Elmshott Lane, Cippenham, Slough has been created by knitting group, Knit Your Socks Off

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