13K views · 150 reactions | Want to own a piece of history? Now’s your chance! LEGO Ideas have launched their version of our very own Red London Telephone Box, celebrating the 100th year anniversary of the design of our K2 kiosk. You’ll be able to get your hands on this British cultural icon from 1st Feb. https://www.lego.com/en-gb/aboutus/news/2024/january/london-is-calling-the-lego-ideas-red-london-telephone-box?locale=en-gb&consent-modal=show #LEGO #LEGOIdeas #London | BT | Facebook

1.1K views · 25 reactions | The famous "red telephone" between the US and Soviet Union never existed. During the Cold War, they used encrypted teletype machines instead. The hotline prevented nuclear war through clear written messages and became email in 2008. | The History Page | Facebook

The Story Behind England’s Iconic Red Telephone Boxes If you’ve ever wandered through a British town or village, you’ve probably spotted one! The bright red telephone box, standing proudly like a piece of history frozen in time. These little red boxes first appeared in the 1920s, designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott (the same architect behind the famous Battersea Power Station and Liverpool Cathedral). His “K2” design, made of cast iron and painted a striking “currant red,” quickly became a natio