| In 1979
together with developments in technology
the first electronic, microprocessor-controlled
payphone, the 'Blue
Payphone' was introduced in the UK allowing
the telecommunication network being totally digital
and modernized by 1988, which resulted in placement
of telephone
box's around the world including the use of
first credit-card-operated payphones and phonecards
as a means of cashless services. |
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| In Brief Timeline of Telephone
Box's |
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| The
idea and use of phonecards evolved around developments
in wireless transmission and communication for public
use. The first freestanding call
offices were introduced in 1886, followed by
installation of first coin-operated call box at
the Post Office in 1902. Next developments were
in establishing of emergencies calling facilities
known as police box-or 'Tardis'
in 1920's and design of 'Kiosk's'
(which primary use was for buying stamps) in 1921.
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| In 1926
the Royal Post Office commissioned architect Giles
Gilbert Scott (1880-1960) to design good
quality kiosk to commemorate the Silver Jubilee
of King George V to be celebrated in 1935. The design
also known as 'K2'
(was adopted until the final kiosk 6) become the
'classic' London Red Telephone Box and landmark,
made from cast iron being considered as the standard
UK kiosk design installed all over the country and
used ever since. .... more |
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Title:
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BT
phonecards |
| Origins:
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UK |
| Issue:
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Various
collection by subject ....
more |
| Published:
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by British Telecom [BT], England |
| On
Display: |
D-Day
- series of 4 cards; VE-Day - series of 6
cards; True Brits - series of 6 cards and
Back in Action - series of 4 cards |
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Title:
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Mercury
Phonecards |
| Origins:
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UK |
| Issue:
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Nature
subject .... more |
| Published:
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by
Mercury Communications LTD |
| On
Display: |
Set
of 4 nature phonecards in mint condition |
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