K6 Telephone Kiosk

The K6 telephone kiosk is a standardised design of cast iron, painted red overall with long horizontal glazing in the door and sides. Applied crowns are situated on the top panels, rather than being perforated. Rectangular white display signs read “TELEPHONE” beneath the shallow-curved roof. Modern internal equipment has been installed. The display signs are in good condition, although there are areas of flaking red paint.

Designed by Giles Gilbert Scott in 1935 for the General Post Office to commemorate King George V’s Silver Jubilee, the K6 was a development of his earlier K2 design of 1924. It was more streamlined, compact, and cost-effective to produce. Over 70,000 were made and the K6 represents an adaptation of architectural tradition to contemporary technological requirements.

The kiosk stands against the west wall of the adjacent Grade II listed former Post Office at the east end of the village green, approximately 5 metres north east of the kiosk. It is also visible in conjunction with the Grade I listed St Matthew’s Church, approximately 35 metres to the east, and an unlisted war memorial.