The original London red telephone box is becoming obsolete. Mobile phones have taken their place and so many of the K7 (kiosk version 7 ) were about to be destroyed when some bright spark came up with the idea of painting and selling them with the proceeds going to the Childline charity. Today they were all displayed in Trafalgar Square before going on exhibition on the streets of London. Sounds a bit like the Faberge egg hunt in Feb and March (shown in previous blogs). Here are a couple of photos to show how creative artists can be with a phone box.
But I wouldn't want you to forget the beautiful design of the original K2 phone box. There is only one on display in London and that is near the entrance to the Royal Academy in Piccadilly. Unlike modern boxes this one is made from wood not metal.
No matter how the artists decorate them - for me this one still wins hands down.
It wins for me also!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteI love these telephones boxes, the original red one is my favorite. And the one of Big Ben is great. But, I really enjoyed seeing all of them, wonderfully done. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the classic red! It makes me think of the Superman Comic Books and how he would change into his cape inside the phone booth. :) Wonder what he would now as we still have phone booths but they are usually open.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the classic, too, but they are all terrific and what a wonderful idea!! Thanks so much for sharing these!! Great look at your "new, modern" world! Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
how cool is that? Never seen anything like it. Thanks for sharing it. :)
ReplyDeleteCool phone booths!Great Pics!
ReplyDeleteExcellent idea ! Wonderful where alike is possible.
ReplyDeletePlease have a good Tuesday.
daily athens photo
The red phone boxes are iconic. I love how the artists have repurposed them.
ReplyDeleteYes - I'm with you; there's nothing that compares with the original bright, striking, cheerful red telephone booth. (I wonder why we remain so attached to this inanimate object - is it pure nostalgia?) Thanks for sharing this gem.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more! The original is best ... hands down. Great post!!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting array of phone booths. A fun post!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun idea to decorate the old telephone boxes. Every time I see one of those I think of Dr. Who's Tardis.
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous phone booths. Great photos - thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking telephone boxes. Lot of creativity there.
ReplyDeletehow cool! :)
ReplyDeleteSheer brilliance- I will look out for them when next down there. The Big Ben one is inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThe K2 is such a classic!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd miss them if I ever came back!
Also looked at the "Manchester" post - and remembered the time when I lived in Somerset and thought that Manchester was a long way away - how things change!
Stewart M
Much loved - my favourite is the classic too. But the Big Ben decorated one is great!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful. It's great what people come up with. I think Ben is my fave, too.
ReplyDeleteWow! I love them ALL, but especially the beautiful red classic. Thanks for the interesting post about telephone booths from days gone by. :-)
ReplyDeleteOriginal is always the best. Am just wondering if similar thing would happen for those red post boxes too?!
ReplyDeleteThose are great, the artists are indeed inventive and skillful.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great idea. I do love the classic red phone box too, but how clever are these artists.
ReplyDeleteOh, how wonderful that these icons are not being destroyed! They are certainly personalized!
ReplyDeleteIt is a funny idea to make a piece of art of the boxes.
ReplyDeleteA friend of ours has a red telephone box in his back garden! thanks for sharing - Jane
ReplyDeleteGood idea instead if getting scrapped...
ReplyDeleteYesterday at London Bridge Borough Market I saw this crazy painted phone box and wondered what on earth was going on with it.... I am so glad I came here today as now I know. I shall post my picture of it later in the week.
ReplyDeleteMollyxxx
First the Eggs now the Phone Booths? LOVE IT!!! :o)
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