Britain's iconic red phone boxes get a new lease of life

Owner Carl Burge, poses for a portrait in front of traditional red telephone boxes at 'Remember When UK', a company specialising in British memorabilia restoration in King's Lynn, in the east of England. Photo: AFP

In a workshop packed with historic memorabilia, from rusty petrol pumps to vintage enamel signs, Carl Burge skillfully applied the finishing touches to the red British telephone box he was restoring.

"They're iconic," said Burge, 54, who has been working on revitalising the tired, ageing phone kiosks for over 20 years.