Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

GPO K6 Telephone Box

Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 31, 2018

1. GPO K6 Telephone Box Marker

Inscription. GPO K6 (Kiosk No.6)
Telephone Box In 1935, the K6 was produced to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V, and was the first telephone box to be used extensively outside London – over 65,000 were built!

This telephone box was originally in Fort Blockhouse within HMS Dolphin in Gosport, and was donated to Gunwharf Quays by British Telecom in 2000. HMS Dolphin was the home of the submarine service for many years, and this kiosk was donated as a symbolic reminder of the submariners who served there and kept in touch with loved ones by telephone.

Erected by Gunuharf Quays.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications.

Location. 50° 47.694′ N, 1° 6.384′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, England. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Route B2154 and Park Road, on the left when traveling north. Located in the Gunwharf Quays mall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portsmouth, England PO1 3TY, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. HMS Sirius (here, next to this marker); HMS Vernon Figurehead (a few steps from this marker); The Old Customs House (a few steps from this marker); British MMK1 Mine

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Mark VIII Torpedo (within shouting distance of this marker); Noon Day Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); 12 Inch Shell (within shouting distance of this marker); HM Gunwharf, Portsmouth (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portsmouth.

Also see . . .
1. History of Gunwharf Keys. (Submitted on September 16, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Gunwharf Quays on Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 16, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

GPO K6 Telephone Box image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 31, 2018

2. GPO K6 Telephone Box

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 16, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.