The Anonymous Widower

London Underground: Platform Phone Boxes Given Listed Status

The title of this post, is the same as that of this article on the BBC.

This is the sub-heading.

Four classic phone boxes on London Underground platforms have been Grade II-listed, Historic England has announced.

This is the first paragraph.

The K8 model, which came after the traditional red-panelled box, was designed to have a “modern and minimalist” appearance.

These are the four boxes.

Chalfont & Latimer Station

This box is at Chalfont & Latimer station.

Why is it maroon?

Chorleywood Station

This box is at Chorleywood station

It is maroon like the nearby one at Chalfont & Latimer station. Is it maroon for Metropolitan?

This box is next to a defibrillator. Could the K8 phone boxes be used to protect the defibrillators from the elements?

High Street Kensington Station

The box is on the platform at High Street Kensington station.

Why is it in dark blue? Dark blue is not Circle or District.

Northwick Park Station

The box is on the island platform at Northwick Park station.

I think it needs a bit of tender loving care, rather than listing.

July 23, 2023 - Posted by AnonW | Design, Transport/Travel | Chalfont & Latimer Station, Chorleywood Station, Defibrillators, Heritage, High Street Kensington Station, K8 Phone Box, Northwick Park Station, Phone Box, Phones