The story of the red telephone box, one of the iconic emblems of 20th century Britain
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The story of the red telephone box, one of the iconic emblems of 20th century Britain
The red telephone box has been part of the landscape of Britain for a century. Jack Watkins takes a look at its history and impact — and worries for its continued survival.
Feb 11, 2022
Red telephone box History
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The Story Behind England’s Iconic Red Telephone Boxes If you’ve ever wandered through a British town or village, you’ve probably spotted one! The bright red telephone box, standing proudly like a piece of history frozen in time. These little red boxes first appeared in the 1920s, designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott (the same architect behind the famous Battersea Power Station and Liverpool Cathedral). His “K2” design, made of cast iron and painted a striking “currant red,” quickly became a natio
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Historic England on Instagram: "Where can you find a telephone box that isn't red? 🤔 England’s most common red telephone box is this Giles Gilbert Scott’s K6. By 1960, there were 64,000 in the country; around 11,700 of these survive, and 2,000 are listed. But you can find rare telephone boxes in a range of colours from blue to cream. Let us know where you have spotted one!"
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