Telephone box

On Sunday 17th April 2011 the Abdon community gathered to celebrate the return of the red telephone box to Abdon.  The launch of the new telephone box is the culmination of a 2 year fundraising campaign by the community, after the previous telephone box was removed by BT to the dismay of residents. 

"We are thrilled to have our heritage and our landmark back".  

A meal to celebrate the new telephone box, and to thank the Swan Inn at Knowlesands for their contribution to our campaign, was held on 15th June 2011. 

Photographs of the installation, launch and celebration meal...

Shropshire Star article - villagers' successful call for their red phone box's return

 

Thank you to Dora who has created this kneeler for the church commemorating the return of our red telephone box.  More church kneelers...