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Police Public Call Box in the snow, London
A Police Public Call Box, on a London street on a snowy day. The Metropolitan Police introduced police boxes throughout the London area between 1928 and 1937. The one pictured is a Mackenzie Trench style police box, made famous by the long-running TV series, Doctor Who. The boxes were installed so that members of the public could make emergency calls to the police, but many boxes are now disused or have been withdrawn from service because of the prevalence of the mobile phone
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Boxes Calls Cold Doctor Emergency L Aw Mackenzie Metropolitan Order Phone Snowy Technology Telephone Trench Tardis
10"x8" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Police Public Call Box in the Snow, London" print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph transports you back in time, capturing the essence of a bygone era with a Metropolitan Police Public Call Box standing proudly against the backdrop of a picturesque snow-covered London street. A must-have for history buffs and photography enthusiasts, this rights-managed print adds a touch of vintage charm and intrigue to any space. Order now and bring a piece of London's rich history into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.1cm x 25.4cm (7.1" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: A Blast from the Past: A Mackenzie Trench Style Police Box Stands Vigil in the Snowy London Streets 2.. In the heart of London, where history and modernity intertwine, a Mackenzie Trench style police box, reminiscent of a bygone era, stands proudly amidst the pristine blanket of snow. This iconic British institution, installed between 1928 and 1937, was once an integral part of London's public safety infrastructure. 3. The Metropolitan Police's ingenious solution to enable the public to make emergency calls without the need for a telephone, these police boxes were a common sight on the streets of London for decades. The one depicted in this photograph is a classic example of the Mackenzie Trench design, which gained further fame as the exterior of the Doctor's TARDIS in the long-running British science fiction television series, Doctor Who. 4. As the world embraced the technological advancements of the 1950s and beyond, the reliance on police boxes for emergency communications waned, and many were either disused or withdrawn from service. Today, they serve as cherished relics of a bygone age, offering a glimpse into the history of public order and communications. 5. The snow-covered police box, with its red telephone and glass walls, exudes an aura of nostalgia and intrigue. The winter weather, with its crisp, cold air and transformative effect on the urban landscape, adds an extra layer of charm to this historical artifact. 6. As we admire this snapshot of London's past, we are reminded of the evolution of technology and the role it plays in shaping our world. The police box, once a symbol of progress and innovation, now stands as a testament to the past, inviting us to ponder the passage of time and the ever-changing landscape of our cities.
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