In August 2019, the Heritage Centre took over the last red phone box on Scarborough's seafront after it was decommissioned due to low usage. It has been transformed into The History Box, recognized as the world's smallest heritage centre for tourists. The centre operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, featuring a five-minute audio commentary and photographs showcasing Scarborough's fishing history. Entry is free, and it is located near the Mutiny Bar, address YO11 1NP, towards the South Bay funfair on the left.
According to British Telecom, nearly 4,000 phone boxes have been repurposed into community-owned projects, such as mini libraries, defibrillator points, and even the world's smallest discotheque. The K6 kiosk, designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, was introduced between 1935 and 1983, with a total of 60,000 kiosks installed; currently, only 11,000 remain.
Red Phone Box Gallery
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"The world's smallest heritage centre in a red phone box. Open 24 hours a day, all year round. Free entry."