These red phone boxes used to be a British tradition but sadly they're now in demise, gradually being replaced with more modern versions.
Which is a shame, as I like the old ones better; they're in my favourite colour and they brighten up the street a bit!
Happily though various UK communities have adopted old phone boxes and converted them into all manner of things, including (believe it or not) -
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wow...the red is such a cool color!! my kids don't even know what a phone booth is!
ReplyDeleteIt is a shame they are getting rid of them...but i have seen the library ones before..too cute.
ReplyDeleteThey used to have these in NZ back in the day too, I miss them!
ReplyDeletei remember these phone booths. Shame they will be disappearing!
ReplyDeleteGreat picture. I love that they are at least being given new life.
ReplyDeleteWonderful picture. The only place I see those anymore is in restaurants as part of the decor.
ReplyDeleteThey are so synonymous with the culture, but it would be surprising if they got much use the way every one has a cell phone these days!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen one, but some day!
ReplyDeleteAhhh, that's a shame. I think they symbolize England as well. I know someone who has one in her place of bushiness too. I think you should purchase one Ang and alter it...I know you would do a splendid job.
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Oh it's such a shame, isn't it!?! It's like when they tore down the vintage buildings here in the US to put up new glass ones ~ crazy! Doesn't anyone realize they can just put a new phone mechanism into the old structure? Great posting Angie!
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I have not seen any in years. Thanks for sharing them. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the red phone booths! I photograph them at every opportunity, and definitely hope they'll be around the next time I'm in England. They're just so iconic!
ReplyDeleteI love them but have neveer had the opportunity to see them in real life. take care.
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