K6 Telephone Kiosk

The K6 telephone kiosk, designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, is a Grade II listed structure located in East Holme. Made of cast iron and glass, this kiosk features three glazed sides, including a door, and a solid rear side. Each glazed side has eight horizontal strips of glass with narrow margin lights on either side. At the top, a Soane-inspired domed roof sits above the four arched sides, each adorned with a crown in relief above a glazed panel that displays the word 'TELEPHONE'. The kiosk is painted red, and the interior houses modern telecommunications equipment.

The K6 telephone kiosk is a significant example of 20th-century industrial design. It was created in 1935 for the General Post Office to commemorate King George V's Silver Jubilee and evolved from Scott's earlier K2 design from 1924, which was inspired by Neo-classical architecture. The K6 is more streamlined, compact, and cost-effective to produce. Sir Giles Gilbert Scott (1880-1960) was a prominent British architect known for notable works such as the Anglican cathedral of Liverpool and Battersea power station. The K2 and K6 kiosks represent a thoughtful blend of architectural tradition with modern technological needs. Over 70,000 K6 kiosks were produced, although many were replaced in the 1960s by simpler designs. Today, they remain an iconic feature of Britain's streetscapes.

This K6 telephone kiosk is designated at Grade II because it exemplifies industrial design, showcasing Scott's adaptation of neoclassical forms for a modern function, and it has a strong visual connection with three listed buildings.