British Icon is a photograph by Teresa Zieba which was uploaded on April 18th, 2020.
British Icon
The red telephone box, a telephone kiosk for a public telephone designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, is a familiar sight on the streets of the United... more
by Teresa Zieba
Title
British Icon
Artist
Teresa Zieba
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The red telephone box, a telephone kiosk for a public telephone designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, is a familiar sight on the streets of the United Kingdom, Malta, Bermuda and Gibraltar.
Despite a reduction in their numbers in recent years, the traditional British red telephone kiosk can still be seen in many places throughout the UK, and in current or former British colonies around the world. The colour red was chosen to make them easy to spot.
From 1926 onwards, the fascias of the kiosks were emblazoned with a prominent crown, representing the British government. The red phone box is often seen as a British cultural icon throughout the world. In 2006 the K2 telephone box was voted one of Britain's top 10 design icons. Although production of the traditional boxes ended with the advent of the KX series in 1985, many still stand in Britain.
This one was photographed in Bibury, Gloucestershire, England.
Uploaded
April 18th, 2020
