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BIRTHDAY KIOSK No2
This restored Jubilee specification K6 was a kiosk with a difference. It sported three Georgian crowns & one Elizabethan crown on the transom over the door!To the delight of Kathryn it was delivered on her Birthday, 150 miles away at 9am sharp!
'To sum up, thanks Carl for making this a very special transaction, the personal service you have provided, and your total commitment to ensure our complete satisfaction at every point during restoration and completion on what has been for us, a first class project'
To review Kathryn & Micks full testimonial, please view here
Picture: Hiab crane installation. Locking the base prior to lowering into final position...... more
BIRTHDAY KIOSK No1
Susan Birley commisioned us to recreate this classic 1970's specification K6, a style she remembers from her childhood. Complete with original period payphone, interior, even original notices!Our GPO trailer gently lowered this 750kg iconic giant within the brickweave void, leaving just half an inch all round.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUSAN!
K6 KIOSK DOOR FRAMES...
We are now pleased to be able to offer replacement door frames for the K6 Kiosk.Trevor Johns, our latest team member, can skillfully replicate K2 & K6 door frames made from sustainable Sapele or Iroko hardwoods. High quality emulations with stubbed haunched mortace & tenon joints, rebated for either left or right hand applications.
Trevor began his career in 1985 & has been comissioned by many celebrities including Elton John & Andrew Lloyd Webber to name but a few...
For more information about this new product please contact us
K2 GPO Cherished Registration plate for sale...
So you' ve collected everything to do with Red Telephone Boxes have you? Well how about this... your own personalised registration plate. K2 GPO will be available to purchase from us in a couple of weeks, held on a retention certificate for immediate transfer to your own vehicle. To register your interest or to make an offer please contact us
A & B COINBOX BREAKTHROUGH!
With A & B Coinboxes commanding high prices due to their scarceness, we have now produced a high quality fibreglass replica from the mould of an original unit! Exact in detail, the shell is robust but lightweight, weighing 1.25 kgs. (An original steel shell weighs 9.65 kgs) The photograph shows the prototype (less buttons) We aim to retail this classic emulation at around £95.00 within the next couple of weeks. It can be installed in K2, K6 & K8 kiosks by using the standard pattern mounting holes or simply leave free standing.For more information about this exciting new product please contact us
VICTORIAN PILLAR BOX MAKES A SPECTACLE!
Optical specialists Continental Eyeware recently contacted us for the loan of a Pillar Box but were in agreeance, 340 kg's of solid cast iron is heavy and not the easiest of items to move! Our unique Victorian replication became the obvious choice... Weighing in at under 30 kg's meant the logistics of siting the Pillar Box at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) was straight forward leaving Continental Eyeware to run their competition. The Pillar Box took centre stage for posting entries!
Our unique VR Pillar Box has been produced from the mould of an original example, thus is an exact emulation. Casting detail such as the quaint VR royal ciper, Post Office raised lettering & foundry name have been recaptured in precise detail.
Perfect for TV period drama ... more
BRONZED PRE DECIMAL CDP FOR A/B COINBOX
We are now pleased to offer the re-manufacture of the classic Pre-decimal coin denomination plate for A/B coinboxes. Moulded from an original item, these CDP's have been produced in resin with bronze thus precise in detail. Designed to be fitted direct to an A & B coin box following the removal of existing plastic decimal coinage plate.
For more information about our unique Pre-decimal CDP's, please view here
GENERAL POST OFFICE 'WHINE' !
How about this adaption of one of our replication Pillar Boxes. This bespoke 'Penfold' pillar box is soon off to Washington DC, not to capture mail, but to house 32 bottles of wine! 'We wish to take back home a little piece of England, with a twist'. THIS IS SO AWESOME...I bet this idea becomes a popular one and I hope this creation helps you sell more and more!!! It is BRILLIANT!.
For more information about our unique Penfold Pillar Boxes and their creation in our workshops, please view here
JUBILEE KIOSK LIGHTING (Bayonet improvements)
Remember When UK have faithfully reproduced an exact copy early internal kiosk lamp fitment.Produced in high quality fibreglass and fitted with a standard bayonet cup bulb holder, suitable for either 240v or 110v.
Aged bronze coating. Can be overpainted.
PRICE: £19.95 inc 3 x brass screws.
For more information about our unique replication K6 lamp fitting, please view here
NOW AVAILABLE... Aluminium & Brass coated examples.
Introducing THE VICTORIAN PILLAR BOX (replica)
We've now expanded our range of replication fibreglass Pillar Boxes by adding the unique & magnificant Victorian Pillar Box to the collection.The VR Pillar Box has been produced from the mould of an original example, thus is an exact emulation. Casting detail such as the quaint VR royal ciper, Post Office raised lettering & foundry name have been recaptured in precise detail.
Perfect for TV period drama work. Low hire charge.
For more information on this product please view here
CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT...
We kept getting asked 'can we produce a letter box facia with a collection backbox'. The answer is... Yes! These examples are off to Baldivis in Australia.
Now produced with integral hinges.
For more information on this product please view here
WHY NOT COLLECT YOUR KIOSK?
With the current economic climate & rising haulage charges, Remember When UK now have the ability to load kiosks, pillar boxes & heavier items onto your own trailer or vehicle. Designed, fabricated & installed by Dave Johnson, this purpose built gantry can take the weight of practically anything!
For more information about 'collecting your own', please contact us
THE VICTORIAN PILLAR BOX (replica)
We've now expanded our range of replication fibreglass Pillar Boxes by adding the unique & magnificant Victorian Pillar Box to the collection.The VR Pillar Box has been produced from the mould of an original example, thus is an exact emulation. Casting detail such as the quaint VR royal ciper, Post Office raised lettering & foundry name have been recaptured in precise detail.
Can you spot the replica? More details to follow...
For further queries please contact us
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS...
Merry Christmas.
Thank you for all your support over the last 12 months.
COOL KIOSKS...
Remember When UK website designer Matt Tancock & Brianna enjoying the first flurry of snow outside the barn workshop. Matt's been up to Norfolk for a few days helping with kiosk restoration & internal decoration of the new build barn workshop (photo)
KIOSKS... STRAPPED FOR TIME!
We' re incredibly fortunate to have discovered a small batch of original N0 2 leather straps!Tucked away in a remote corner of a GPO contractors workshop, 17 pristine straps have seen daylight for the first time in years. Each strap has the unique 'N0 2' embossed in the leather... A purists dream!
To register your interest, please contact us
THE VICTORIAN PILLAR BOX c1887 replica...
We' re looking into expanding our range of replication fibreglass Pillar Boxes by adding the unique & magnificant Victorian Pillar Box to the collection. So far the lid and door mould has been produced. We expect the first example to be ready by the tail end of November 2008.
The VR Pillar Boxes will be exact emulations of the original... EXACT in every detail!
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON...
Photo: Carl Burge with original Pillar Box the first replica lid.
For a photograph of our existing range, please view here
BESPOKE POST BOX... SEEING DOUBLE?
We' ve just produced a 'Siamese' George VI lamp box for a customer in Australia. The lamp box has a fixed front door and opening rear door. The idea behind this is to incorporate the box within a new build wall. The Postman delivers his mail in the usual fashion, the customer can retreive the mail from within his home. In this case the GRVI is to be built into a courtyard wall. Aesthetic beauty both sides!The 'Siamese' GRVI is now available in any colour & can be produced to customers specifications. It is possible to lengthen or shorten the internal capacity to suit wall depths.
For more information or to place an order, please view here
GOING FOR GOLD...
As from the 1st October 2008, all restored K6 Kiosks will sport guilded crowns unless specified.Guilded crowns on kiosks have become popular on restored kiosks over the years, thus due to popularity & demand I've decided to waiver the costs.
PHOTO:
Ron Burge applying the Gold Pearl to an original 1937 K6.
CHILLING OUT AT SONY UK!
We recently produced a replication George V Pillar Box for Sony UK.Our full size replication Pillar Boxes are a good emulation of the originals & mimic their fine detailing.
Sony have created a 'Chill Out' area within their grounds...
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