Front Street, K6 telephone kiosk

Front Street, K6 telephone kiosk

HER Number
8180
District
Gateshead
Site Name
Front Street, K6 telephone kiosk
Place
Whickham
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
Class
Communications
Site Type: Broad
Telecommunication Structure
Site Type: Specific
Telephone Box
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Mid 20th Century 1933 to 1966
Form of Evidence
Structure
Description
Telephone kiosk. Type K6. Designed 1935 by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. Made
by various contractors. Cast iron. Square kiosk with domed roof. Unperforated
crowns to top panels and margin glazing to windows and door. LISTED GRADE 2
Easting
421030
Northing
561260
Grid Reference
NZ421030561260
Sources
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special architectural or Historic Interest, 17/144