K6 Telephone Kiosk

This is a K6 telephone kiosk, dating from the 20th century and designed by Giles Gilbert Scott in 1935. It was created for the General Post Office to commemorate King George V’s Silver Jubilee, and represents a development from Scott’s earlier, highly successful K2 design of 1924. The K6 is constructed of cast iron, painted red overall with long horizontal glazing in the door and sides, and features applied crowns on the top panels, rather than perforated ones. Rectangular white display signs indicate "TELEPHONE" beneath the shallow-curved roof. The internal equipment has been modernised, and the kiosk was in good condition in 2009, although some patches of rust were present on the roof.

The kiosk is centrally located in the village, positioned at a crossroads in front of a shop and Post Office (both separately listed at Grade II). It is situated close to other listed buildings, including 17 High Street, 26 and 28 High Street, 1 Church Street, 14, 16 and 18 High Street, and 1 and 3 East Street - all Grade II listed. The gentle incline of the ground allows for strong visual relationships between the kiosk and these surrounding buildings from various viewpoints.

The K6 telephone kiosk represents a milestone in 20th century industrial design, demonstrating a thoughtful adaptation of architectural tradition to modern technological needs. Over 70,000 K6 kiosks were produced, with many being replaced in the 1960s; remaining examples are iconic features of Britain’s streetscapes.