Two K6 Telephone Kiosks Immediately North North West of Number 25

The two type K6 telephone kiosks are located on the south side of High Street, immediately north-north-west of number 25. Designed in 1935 by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott and made by various contractors, these kiosks are standardised structures built of cast iron, painted red overall, with long horizontal glazing in the door and sides. The crowns on the top panels are applied, not perforated. Rectangular white display signs reading "TELEPHONE" are positioned beneath the shallow-curved roof. The interior equipment has been modernised, and both kiosks are in good condition, retaining their glass windows and remaining in working order.

The K6 kiosk is a significant example of 20th-century industrial design, developed in 1935 for the General Post Office to commemorate King George V’s Silver Jubilee. It was an evolution of Scott’s earlier, successful K2 telephone kiosk design of 1924, drawing on Neoclassical inspiration. The K6 was streamlined, more compact, and more cost-effective to mass produce. Sir Giles Gilbert Scott (1880-1960) was a leading British architect, responsible for projects including Liverpool Cathedral and Battersea Power Station. The K2 and K6 kiosks represent a thoughtful adaptation of architectural tradition to meet contemporary technological needs. Over 70,000 K6s were produced, with many later replaced, but they remain iconic features of British streetscapes.

These kiosks are designated at Grade II for their group value and design interest. They contribute significantly to the visual character of the Broadway Conservation Area, particularly in relation to the nearby Post Office and Croft Villa, both listed at Grade II, as well as the surrounding listed buildings.