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Public Telephone Collection

"Iconic Red Telephone Box and Big Ben

Background imagePublic Telephone Collection: Red telephone box and Big Ben, Westminster, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Red telephone box and Big Ben, Westminster, UNESCO World Heritage Site, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePublic Telephone Collection: Overgrown telephone box, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Overgrown telephone box, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePublic Telephone Collection: Young boy riding shire horse at Byworth, Sussex, c1931

Young boy riding shire horse at Byworth, Sussex, c1931 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N4842a

Background imagePublic Telephone Collection: St. Giles Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

St. Giles Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePublic Telephone Collection: Red Telephone Box at The Strand, London, England, United Kingdom

Red Telephone Box at The Strand, London, England, United Kingdom

Background imagePublic Telephone Collection: Malaysia, Penang, (Pulau Pinang), Georgetown, Chinatown district, public helo

Malaysia, Penang, (Pulau Pinang), Georgetown, Chinatown district, public helo telephone boxes

Background imagePublic Telephone Collection: Page from Jordans Enamelled Signs (colour litho)

Page from Jordans Enamelled Signs (colour litho)
982956 Page from Jordans Enamelled Signs (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Jordans Enamelled Signs, published by J A Jordan & Sons Ltd)

Background imagePublic Telephone Collection: Lincoln Cathedral viewed from Exchequer Gate with red telephone visible, Lincoln

Lincoln Cathedral viewed from Exchequer Gate with red telephone visible, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePublic Telephone Collection: An autumn view of a red telephone box at the side of a quiet road in the remote Ardnamurchan

An autumn view of a red telephone box at the side of a quiet road in the remote Ardnamurchan moors of the Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePublic Telephone Collection: Winter view of a red telephone box and road toward snow covered Beinn Resipol mountain

Winter view of a red telephone box and road toward snow covered Beinn Resipol mountain in the moors of the Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePublic Telephone Collection: Red Telephone Box and Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower), Houses of Parliament, Westminster

Red Telephone Box and Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower), Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePublic Telephone Collection: Phone Booth Of the Future

Phone Booth Of the Future
United States: 1958 A woman inside what the phone booth of the future looked like in 1958

Background imagePublic Telephone Collection: Traveler Talks On Pay Phone

Traveler Talks On Pay Phone
New York, New York: c. 1976 A woman traveler talks on a pay phone at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan

Background imagePublic Telephone Collection: Red telephone boxes opposite Harrods, Knightsbridge, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Red telephone boxes opposite Harrods, Knightsbridge, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Red telephone boxes opposite Harrod s, Knightsbridge, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePublic Telephone Collection: Old Public Telephone, Founders Heritage Park, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand

Old Public Telephone, Founders Heritage Park, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand

Background imagePublic Telephone Collection: Red phone box on Digbeth Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds

Red phone box on Digbeth Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, England, United Kingdom, Europe


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"Iconic Red Telephone Box and Big Ben: A Snapshot of London's Heritage" Step into the heart of London's history with a glimpse of the iconic red telephone box standing proudly beside the majestic Big Ben in Westminster. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is not only a symbol of British culture but also an architectural marvel that has stood the test of time. Venture beyond the bustling city streets, and you may stumble upon an overgrown telephone box in rural England. Amidst picturesque landscapes, this relic serves as a reminder of simpler times when communication was limited to these quaint booths. Transport yourself back to 1931, where a young boy joyfully rides a shire horse at Byworth, Sussex. In this nostalgic scene, even amidst changing technology, public telephones remain steadfast fixtures connecting communities across generations. Traveling further north to St. Giles Street in Oxfordshire, another red telephone box catches your eye. Surrounded by historic buildings and cobblestone paths, it stands as both a functional utility and an artistic element within its European surroundings. Crossing continents to Malaysia's vibrant Georgetown district in Penang brings us face-to-face with yet another public helo booth nestled within Chinatown. Here cultural diversity intertwines with modernity as locals and tourists alike utilize this vital means of communication. Turning pages through Jordans Enamelled Signs reveals colorful depictions showcasing how these beloved telephone boxes were once advertised across Britain—a testament to their enduring presence throughout history. In Lincoln Cathedral's awe-inspiring view from Exchequer Gate lies yet another hidden gem—an unmistakable red telephone box blending seamlessly into its surroundings. It reminds us that even amid grandeur and architectural brilliance, everyday necessities find their place too. As autumn descends upon remote misty roads or Ardnamurchan's serene landscapes, one cannot help but be captivated by the sight of crimson-hued phone booths dotting quiet corners—symbols of resilience against nature's changing seasons.