Pair Of K6 Telephone Kiosks (In Front Of Nos. 41, 41A And 43)

This is a pair of K6 telephone kiosks situated on the High Street in Marlow, opposite numbers 41, 41a, and 43. These kiosks are a standardised design made of cast iron, painted red with long horizontal glazing in the door and sides, and feature crowns affixed to the top panels. Rectangular white display signs read “TELEPHONE” beneath the shallow-curved roof. The northern kiosk displays the George V Tudor Crown, used from 1936 until superseded by the St Edward's Crown of Elizabeth II, which is visible on the southern kiosk.

The K6 is a significant example of 20th-century industrial design, created in 1935 by Giles Gilbert Scott for the General Post Office to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V. It evolved from his earlier K2 design of 1924, incorporating a more streamlined aesthetic, compact size, and cost-effective mass production. Over 70,000 K6 kiosks were made, and they remain an iconic feature of Britain’s streetscapes.

These kiosks are designated at Grade II for their prominent location on the High Street and their close visual relationship to at least six listed buildings, including the Grade II* listed numbers 41 and 41a.