Description

NYMET ROWLAND

1768/0/10001 PITT COURT
19-MAY-08 K6 Telephone Kiosk

GV II
K6 telephone kiosk. Designed in 1935 by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. Made by various contractors.

MATERIALS: Cast iron.

PLAN: Square in plan with domed roof.

EXTERIOR: To the segmental upper structure on each side is a crown, applied in relief, above a glazed panel bearing the word "TELEPHONE". Margin glazing bars to windows and door. The telephone kiosk is painted red.

HISTORY: The archetypal K6 was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in 1935 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V.

REASONS FOR DESIGNATION DECISION: This K6 telephone kiosk is designated at Grade II, for the following reasons:
* An iconic example of industrial design, showing Giles Gilbert Scott's adaptation of Neoclassical forms for a modern technological function
* A particularly good example of the type, possessing Group Value with the Grade II listed No. 1 and No. 2 Pitt Court and the Victorian post box, as well as two other nearby Grade II listed buildings

Reasons for Listing

This K6 telephone kiosk has been designated at Grade II, for the following principal reasons:
* An iconic example of industrial design, showing Giles Gilbert Scott's adaptation of Neoclassical forms for a modern technological function
* A particularly good example of the type, possessing Group Value with the Grade II listed No. 1 and No. 2 Pitt Court and the Victorian post box, as well as two other nearby Grade II listed buildings

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26671815

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Recommended Books

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  Old House Care and Repair
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  Pioneers of Modern Design: From William Morris to Walter Gropius (Penguin Art & Architecture)
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  Old House Handbook 2 Books Bundle Collection (Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair,Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability)
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings
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  Harrow on the Hill: A photographic portrayal of listed buildings and structures (Historic Buildings Picture Guides)
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  Northumberland (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)