Isle of Wight Nostalgia - Post boxes & telephone kiosks - 1


Telephone kiosk by Chale church

This phone box basks in the sunshine of this tranquil location outside Chale Church in May 2001.


Telephone kiosk by Chale church

Another view at Chale with the coastline to the Needles in the background.


Telephone kiosk in Ventnor

A telephone kiosk, illuminated by the afternoon sun in Ventnor (early 1990s).


Telephone kiosk in Ventnor

The same scene a decade later.


Telephone kiosk in Ventnor


Telephone kiosk in Ventnor

Ventnor Library and Lansdown Arms.


Telephone kiosk in Ventnor

Still in Ventnor


Telephone kiosk near St. Lawrence

This spring scene was shot from the Rare Breeds centre near St Lawrence.


Buddle Inn telephone kiosk

This phone box was hidden behind the foliage outside the Buddle Inn (1990); a popular pub near to St Catherine's lighthouse. Marconi stayed near here when experimenting with transatlantic telecommunications. Visit the Undercliff gallery for more information. The phonebox has since been replaced.


Mottistone manor postbox

This attractive post box is located in an old wall outside Mottistone Manor. In May, Wisteria adorns the wall.


Mottistone postbox


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