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Original K8 Telephone Kiosk Shower conversion

Description:
ABOUT THE K8 TELEPHONE BOX

The Kiosk No. 8 was introduced by the British Post Office in July 1968. Two designers, Douglas Scott and Bruce Martin, had been commissioned in 1965 to produce designs for a new kiosk. The designs had to incorporate the best features of previous designs and be suitable for both urban and rural surroundings. Bruce Martin's design was eventually selected and when introduced had been produced in just over one year, the shortest time then taken to create a new kiosk. It was made from cast iron and contained full length toughened glass, and became the successor to Kiosk No. 6 (the K6) for all replacements and new installations as the standard payphone housing. (courtesy of Bob Freshwater)

Only 12 K8 Kiosks owned & maintained by British Telecom remain on our streets!

This particular example, dated 1980 is in superb condition. The kiosk has retained all of its original glass panels, closure mechanism. Four original new/old stock glass TELEPHONE 'transoms' will be included in the sale. There is no evident damage to the cast iron.

A true classic design from the 1960's. Overseas shipping?