A Public Telephone in Ladybird Books

The classic Ladybird book measured 11.5 cm by 18 cm. The pocket-sized mini-hardbacks were economically produced, enabling the books to be retailed at a low price. The first title in the line dates from 1940. The series included children's stories, nature books, non-fiction books (including hobbies and interests), history and travel.

I just wanted to share two pages of illustrations of public telephone boxes courtesy of vintage Ladybird books from my collection: The Fireman from the 'People at Work' series which was first published in 1962, and Cub Scouts 'who they are and what they do' which dates from 1970. 

Both editions were published by Wills & Hepworth Ltd, Loughborough, and printed in England.

illustration by John Berry

illustration by John Berry

Where's the Telephone Box? Part 5

I suspect that these posts may run and run as I am compelled to continue seeking out more images from old picture postcards. They were all published at a time when telephone boxes were in shot because they were an omnipresent feature of the nation's landscape, as well as being design masterpieces.

And from an era before they had become deliberately photographed as a nostalgic symbol of our past. Sadly now more often than not when they are left in situ, it's without an actual working phone inside.

Let's begin at a Town Hall...

Wiltshire

Yorkshire

The Parkinson Building, University of Leeds in Yorkshire was named after a major benefactor to the university. Construction started in 1938, but halted at the outbreak of War. It was finally completed in 1951.

Bedfordshire

Stamford Bridge in Yorkshire