K2 Telephone Kiosk designed by Sir Gilbert Scott 1924, has Grade II Listed by English Heritage, Prince of Wales Road, Camden
The classic red British Post Office Telephone Box was designed by Sir Gilbert Scott in response to a public competition which he won in 1924 with this design. It is said the inspiration for the domed cupola is the burial vault to the wife of Sir John Soane located in St Pancras Old Church graveyard. The K2 was made of cast iron sections bolted together and a door made of teak. The decorative crowns are pierced for ventilation and the distinctive Telephone sign is glass and back lit for night time. Only 1700 were made as they were deemed expensive and it is estimated some 200 are left, all of which has Grade II Listed Status by English Heritage. In 1936 Scott designed the K6 version which became the ubiquitous telephone kiosk used up and down the country.
Size: 3136px × 4704px
Photo credit: © Louis Berk / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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