K6 Telephone Kiosk

The K6 Telephone Kiosk is a Grade II listed structure designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott and produced by various contractors. Made of cast iron and glass, it has a square plan. The exterior features three glazed sides, including a door, with a solid rear side. Each glazed side has eight horizontal strips of glass with narrow margin lights on either side. Atop the kiosk is a Soane-inspired domed roof, which sits above four arched sides, each adorned with a crown in relief above a glazed panel that displays the word 'TELEPHONE'. The kiosk is painted red.

Inside, the kiosk contains modern telecommunications equipment. The K6 telephone kiosk was introduced in 1935 to commemorate the silver jubilee of King George V and is often referred to as the 'Jubilee Kiosk'. It was developed from Scott's earlier K2 kiosk design from 1924. The design has become iconic, showcasing a careful adaptation of Neoclassical design influenced by the Regency architect Sir John Soane, tailored for a mass-produced object with a modern technological purpose.

This K6 telephone kiosk is designated at Grade II for its significance as an iconic example of industrial design, reflecting Scott's adaptation of neoclassical forms for contemporary use. It also holds group value with the nearby Grade II listed War Memorial and the Grade II* parish church of St Martin.