Comments on: The Red Phone Box – London’s Icon/2023/10/31/the-red-phone-box-londons-icon/Reflections on places traveled and photos taken.Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:55:04 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/By: photobyjohnbo/2023/10/31/the-red-phone-box-londons-icon/comment-page-1/#comment-39422Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:55:04 +0000http://photobyjohnbo.wordpress.com/?p=21075#comment-39422In reply to bernhard1965.

Yes, in fact, the two other photos in the post feature a box with a working phone that even takes credit cards.

]]>By: Shelley@QuaintRevival.com/2023/10/31/the-red-phone-box-londons-icon/comment-page-1/#comment-39421Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:03:36 +0000http://photobyjohnbo.wordpress.com/?p=21075#comment-39421In reply to photobyjohnbo.

Yes, indeed!

]]>By: S Kumar/2023/10/31/the-red-phone-box-londons-icon/comment-page-1/#comment-39420Wed, 01 Nov 2023 05:43:13 +0000http://photobyjohnbo.wordpress.com/?p=21075#comment-39420The iconic red phone boxes of London are more than just telephone booths; they symbolize the city’s history, charm, and culture. The iconic Red Phone Box originated in the 1920s and became a symbol of British communication and heritage.

]]>By: Lookoom/2023/10/31/the-red-phone-box-londons-icon/comment-page-1/#comment-39419Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:15:25 +0000http://photobyjohnbo.wordpress.com/?p=21075#comment-39419As you said, they’re so iconic. I found one outside the British Museum, which has been turned into a museum, the smallest museum I think.

]]>By: bernhard1965/2023/10/31/the-red-phone-box-londons-icon/comment-page-1/#comment-39418Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:11:37 +0000http://photobyjohnbo.wordpress.com/?p=21075#comment-39418Are there still any of this red boxes in use?

Best regards
Bernhard

]]>By: photobyjohnbo/2023/10/31/the-red-phone-box-londons-icon/comment-page-1/#comment-39417Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:35:58 +0000http://photobyjohnbo.wordpress.com/?p=21075#comment-39417In reply to Amy.

They are so recognizable, it is good to see them being put to useful purposes.

]]>By: photobyjohnbo/2023/10/31/the-red-phone-box-londons-icon/comment-page-1/#comment-39416Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:31:05 +0000http://photobyjohnbo.wordpress.com/?p=21075#comment-39416In reply to Shelley@QuaintRevival.com.

Their design is unmistakable, truly iconic.

]]>By: Amy/2023/10/31/the-red-phone-box-londons-icon/comment-page-1/#comment-39415Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:53:36 +0000http://photobyjohnbo.wordpress.com/?p=21075#comment-39415Good to know the red boxes are here to stay. Wonderful repurpose ideas!

]]>By: photobyjohnbo/2023/10/31/the-red-phone-box-londons-icon/comment-page-1/#comment-39414Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:18:32 +0000http://photobyjohnbo.wordpress.com/?p=21075#comment-39414In reply to margaret21.

For sure, that is a useful purpose!

]]>By: Shelley@QuaintRevival.com/2023/10/31/the-red-phone-box-londons-icon/comment-page-1/#comment-39412Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:05:04 +0000http://photobyjohnbo.wordpress.com/?p=21075#comment-39412Thanks for sharing the photos and the history. That’s interesting. I love seeing a pop of red it’s always eye-catching!

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