K6 Telephone Kiosk

The K6 telephone kiosk in Maidford is a Grade II listed structure, designed in 1935 by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. Made of cast iron, this iconic telephone kiosk is painted red and features relief crowns in the segmental upper sections on each side, above glazed panels that display the word 'TELEPHONE'. The door and two sides are glazed, each containing eight horizontal panes with narrow margin lights, although some central panes have been replaced with perspex.

The K6 telephone kiosk is a significant example of 20th-century industrial design, created for the General Post Office to commemorate King George V's Silver Jubilee. It evolved from Scott's earlier K2 design of 1924, which was inspired by Neoclassical architecture. The K6 is more streamlined, compact, and cost-effective for mass production. Sir Giles Gilbert Scott (1880-1960) was a prominent British architect known for major works like the Anglican cathedral in Liverpool and Battersea power station. Over 70,000 K6 kiosks were produced, and while many were replaced in the 1960s, many still exist and remain a recognizable part of Britain's streetscapes.

The K6 telephone kiosk in Maidford is recognized for its iconic industrial design and its connection to three other listed buildings: the Church of St Peter and St Paul (Grade II*), Manor Farmhouse (Grade II), and the Former Stable (Grade II).