Iconic features of our high street furniture may be disappearing as new technology makes them redundant. But there are still distinctive items hidden in plain sight and 1 of them are getting a new lease of life.
Telephone boxes
Designed in the 1920s by the architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, these were a mainstay of every high street - and many a suburban avenue - until the 1980s, when mobile phones began to render them redundant.
The first red telephone box was the K2, which won Scott first place in a General Post Office competition in 1924. Bearing the Royal Crest of King George V, 1,500 were made for the capital's streets. The later K6 kiosk became more common, with over 20,000 sited across the UK.
Now only around 10,000 remain, but 3,000 are listed and 5,000 have been adopted by local authorities and community groups, and are used as book swaps, seed exchanges and even defibrillation stations.
Gas lanterns
The first street gas lamps in Britain were lit in London's Pall Mall in 1807 to celebrate the birthday of King George III. By the 1850s, they had been adopted by cities and towns throughout the UK, increasing public safety and reducing crime. A century later, most had been replaced by electricity but, amazingly, a few still survive - here's where you can see some:
More than 200 original gas lamps still light the roads at Nottingham's Park Estate.
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة May 03, 2022 من WOMAN'S WEEKLY.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
بالفعل مشترك ? تسجيل الدخول
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة May 03, 2022 من WOMAN'S WEEKLY.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
بالفعل مشترك? تسجيل الدخول
7 things your GP WANTS YOU TO KNOW
Stay healthier for longer, whatever your age, with these expert insights
Podcasts TO PICK
Try our top suggestions for a spot of audio entertainment
Your wellbeing
LATEST HEALTH SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR MIND AND BODY
Simple bathroom UPDATES
Create a spa-like feel with these easy additions
Darling shrubs OF MAY
Floral fireworks for early summer
Pet perfect BREAKS
Treat yourself and your canine companion to a pampering escape
'Dyslexia is my SUPERPOWER!'
Matt Baker on his love for the countryside, health and life after The One Show
GARDEN notes
Vibrant annuals and fruit and veg
Springtime IN VENICE
A weekend in this floating city is a feast for the senses
Your wellbeing
LATEST HEALTH SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR MIND AND BODY