Pair Of K6 Telephone Kiosks By Jesus Lock Bridge

The listing describes a pair of K6 telephone kiosks situated immediately south of the junction of Chesterton Road and Carlyle Road, Cambridge, close to Jesus Lock Bridge. These kiosks date from the 20th century and were designed by Giles Gilbert Scott in 1935 for the General Post Office to commemorate King George V's Silver Jubilee; they are a development from his earlier K2 design. The kiosks are constructed of cast iron, painted red overall, and feature long horizontal glazing in the door and sides, with applied crowns on the top panels. They include rectangular white display signs reading "TELEPHONE" beneath the shallow curved roof and contain modernised internal equipment. Although in fair condition for their age, with some discolouration to the display signage, both kiosks retain all their glass panes.

The kiosks are located within the Cambridge Central Conservation Area and have a notable visual relationship with the Grade II-listed complex including Jesus Lock, Weir, and footbridge, approximately 10 metres to the south, as well as the Grade II-listed Lock Keeper’s Cottage, situated on the opposite river bank around 50 metres away. These kiosks contribute to the character and appearance of this historic setting. The K6 telephone kiosk represents a milestone in 20th century industrial design and over 70,000 were produced before being largely replaced in the 1960s. They are designated at Grade II because of their strong visual connection to other designated buildings.