Classic British pillar box and telephone box
by James Brunker
Title
Classic British pillar box and telephone box
Artist
James Brunker
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Photograph - Photograph
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Two famous British cultural icons, a red telephone box and post / pillar box, taken in Tonbridge, Kent. The red public telephone boxes were originally designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott for a competition in 1924, there have been several versions and variations since. This is the K6 (kiosk number six), designed in 1935 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of George V and produced from 1936 until 1970. It is by far the most widespread design and was the first to be extensively used outside London.
The first pillar box was erected in the UK in 1853 and the first standard designs (many of which were hexagonal, the famous "Penfold" boxes named after the designer John Penfold) appeared in 1859. From 1879 onwards cylindrical boxes were the norm; the design and initials GR on this one mean it is from the reign of King George VI (1936 - 1952).
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or use in any form without prior written permission strictly prohibited.
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March 27th, 2016
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