A JUBILEE-THEMED postbox topper is proving a hit with locals.

The hand-made crown has been placed on a postbox in Longridge Avenue in Saltdean and people have already been stopping to pose for pictures with the crown jewels.

It was created by Tracy Dean, manager at Saltdean Post Office.

The Argus: The paper crown on the post box in SaltdeanThe paper crown on the post box in Saltdean

Tracy said she has also spent time decorating her shop with red and blue bunting.

She said: “The local bar over the road is running a charity event with tribute acts and stuff like that, so we thought we would go to the effort of decorating seeing as we’re on the other side of the road!

“We’ve got our topper outside and bunting through the shop. There is also a large painted crown in the shop window.

The Argus: The crown on the post box in SaltdeanThe crown on the post box in Saltdean

“I made the topper using recycled boxes from our deliveries – it’s all recycled other than the gems.

“I had my son and next-door neighbour’s son help me put the gems on, so it was a team effort.

“I put the topper out on Wednesday morning and there’s been a brilliant reaction.

“People are planning to come by and have the photos taken with it.”

Tracy said she was inspired to make the handmade crown after reflecting on the Queen’s 70 years on the throne and her ability to bring communities together.

She said: “70 years is an amazing achievement for the Queen.

“My mum was born the year she was crowned. I think that someone that’s been able to do a job that long under the pressure that she has been, is a very strong woman.

“I love my job, because of the work and the people. I want it to be the centre of the community, where people can have a chat and ask questions.”

Across Sussex people have been busy crafting Jubilee-themed creations to mark the occasion.

A group known as the East Preston Yarnbombers have decorated a green space in the village with lifesize knitted thrones and corgis, whilst also decorating the surrounding trees and creating wooly bunting.

Yarnbombing is a form of street art where colourful displays of knitted or crocheted yarn or fibre are put on display in public places.