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Anyone remember these.

Posted by JERRY <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=JERRY' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 9, 2024, 10:48 am

And no it's not a Tardis

The oldest rocker in town!

Re: Anyone remember these.

Posted by Lannis <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Lannis' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 9, 2024, 10:58 am, in reply to "Anyone remember these."

What is it? What would it do that a regular red "telephone booth" wouldn't do?

Lannis

I don't take health advice from people who think the world is overpopulated.

Re: Anyone remember these.

Posted by ChazzyB <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=ChazzyB' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 9, 2024, 11:03 am, in reply to "Re: Anyone remember these."

Hotline to the constabulary. It could be used to detain people in, as well.

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Re: Anyone remember these.

Posted by Andy C <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Andy+C' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 9, 2024, 11:18 am, in reply to "Anyone remember these."

A little before my time, but I can remember AA Box's.

Who needs a signature anyway......

Re: Anyone remember these.

Posted by Hants Ian <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Hants+Ian' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 9, 2024, 11:24 am, in reply to "Re: Anyone remember these."

Before Mobil phones it was for the beat coppers to contact the station. There was a blue flashing light on the roof to let the beat copper know that he was wanted. Inside was a sear and small office so that he could file his report out of the rain. Of course if it's the Tardis then there was unlimited room inside.

The light at the end of the tunnel maybe an oncoming train

Re: Anyone remember these.

Posted by geoff the bonnie <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=geoff+the+bonnie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 9, 2024, 11:29 am, in reply to "Re: Anyone remember these."

There was one in Exmouth town centre. gave the policeman shelter as he was always at that box in the day. Later they built a new police station but 5 years ago shut it down along with the magistrates court so we have no police at all walking around here.

Re: Anyone remember these.

Posted by Tonupdave <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Tonupdave' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 9, 2024, 12:11 pm, in reply to "Re: Anyone remember these."

And of course Dr Who.

Tonupdave..T.U.D.

Re: Anyone remember these.

Posted by 6TDen <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=6TDen' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 9, 2024, 1:33 pm, in reply to "Re: Anyone remember these."

Appears there are at least 8 boxes still standing ( google it ). Some in Glasgow.
Den

Re: Anyone remember these.

Posted by John <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=John' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 9, 2024, 2:25 pm, in reply to "Re: Anyone remember these."

I remember one in St. Giles, Oxford. Long gone now

Re: Anyone remember these.

Posted by 6TDen <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=6TDen' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 9, 2024, 3:28 pm, in reply to "Re: Anyone remember these."

Seems like there is probably only one original about, the others being replicas or remakes.
Den

Re: Anyone remember these.

Posted by Andy C <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Andy+C' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 9, 2024, 6:37 pm, in reply to "Re: Anyone remember these."

Guess the cops dont need them any more as you never see one out on the streets.

Who needs a signature anyway......

Re: Anyone remember these.

Posted by 6TDen <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=6TDen' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 9, 2024, 7:26 pm, in reply to "Re: Anyone remember these."

All got walkie talkies these days. Actually my previous statement might not be correct. Further reading says there are at least eight in London. Whether some are original or re-constructed is not as clear, but they're out there. What I did come across were Police posts. They were iron painted blue and had a red light on top. I don't ever remember seeing those before. Funny what you find out in your old age about the City you were brought up in.
Den

Re: Anyone remember these.

Posted by Andy C <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Andy+C' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 9, 2024, 7:50 pm, in reply to "Re: Anyone remember these."

Never heard of a Police post before, new one on me.

Who needs a signature anyway......

Re: Anyone remember these.

Posted by spriddler <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=spriddler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 10, 2024, 10:35 am, in reply to "Re: Anyone remember these."

On my way to school 70 years ago I used to pass one on the corner here. It has long gone but curiously, the railings around the school playing field still pass around the small square of land where it used to stand. Maybe it's still owned by the local constabulary.

'There is a tide in the affairs of men
Which taken at at the flood.....'

Re: Anyone remember these.

Posted by Leon Novello <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Leon+Novello' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 11, 2024, 12:51 am, in reply to "Re: Anyone remember these."

Maybe someone stole it; hard to find the culprit if it contained a lavatory, now they'll have nothing to go on.

Leon Novello

Re: Anyone remember these.

Posted by Leon Novello <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Leon+Novello' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 10, 2024, 12:18 am, in reply to "Anyone remember these."

Most of them are now a small office in Westfield and other shopping centres around here.

Leon Novello

Re: Anyone remember these.

Posted by Lannis <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Lannis' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 10, 2024, 12:24 am, in reply to "Re: Anyone remember these."

Their cruisers are their police posts and offices now.

Fully equipped with computers, printers, weapons racks, flares, medical gear, spike strips, coolers....

Lannis

I don't take health advice from people who think the world is overpopulated.

Re: Anyone remember these.

Posted by Andy C <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Andy+C' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 10, 2024, 12:42 pm, in reply to "Re: Anyone remember these."

"Cruiser" great name for a cop car.

Not sure what our lot carry in their cars.

Who needs a signature anyway......

Re: Anyone remember these.

Posted by MadMike <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=MadMike' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 10, 2024, 1:00 pm, in reply to "Re: Anyone remember these."

Andy they carry a huge amount of kit for all eventualities.

Other opinions may be available but this one is always correct.

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