One of the country's most recognisable landmarks has been given a new lease of life.
The opening of the kiosk by Dave Slatcher, Chairman of Boningale Parish Council, saw Pauline Hill cut the ribbon to reveal the specially designed information board.
But a committed bunch of residents of the village of Boningale, near Albrighton, have given their Grade II listed K6 telephone kiosk a fresh purpose. The kiosk was designed in 1935 by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott and is Grade II listed by virtue of its position in a conservation area. It also uniquely leans backwards.Dave Slatcher, one of the residents involved in the work, and the chairman of Boningale Parish Council, said:"The working team was led by Councillor Chris Keeton. It was extremely dilapidated, and the project turned into a labour of love.
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