Pair Of K6 Telephone Kiosks

The listing describes a pair of K6 telephone kiosks dating from the 20th century. These standardised kiosks are made of cast iron, painted red with long horizontal glazing in the door and sides. The crowns on the top panels are applied rather than perforated. Rectangular white display signs, reading "TELEPHONE" beneath the shallow curved roof, are present. The interiors have been modernised. While the display signs are faded and discoloured, the kiosks and their glass windows remain in reasonable condition.

The K6 is considered a milestone of 20th-century industrial design, designed by Giles Gilbert Scott in 1935 to celebrate King George V's Silver Jubilee. It evolved from his earlier K2 design, incorporating a more streamlined and cost-effective aesthetic. Giles Gilbert Scott was a significant British architect responsible for projects including the Anglican cathedral of Liverpool and Battersea power station. These telephone kiosks represent a considered blend of architectural tradition and technological needs, with over 70,000 K6s eventually produced.

The pair of kiosks in Stour Street, Canterbury, are listed at Grade II for their strong visual relationship with the adjacent listed Head Post Office and County Hotel, contributing to an atmospheric view down Stour Street.