It was back to school for
last week's Sunday
Snap. I asked which public school it was and the answer is
Eton College
We're on the road for this
week's Sunday Snap. At one point these AA boxes were common sight on
the highways of Britain. They were not intended for the use of the
public instead they were designed as shelters for passing AA patrols.
The first box was installed in 1912 at Newingreen near Hythe in Kent.
It was appropriately numbered 'Box 001' and each box received its own
individual number.
In 1920 AA members were
given a key which they could use to open the boxes. In each one they
would find a telephone, fire extinguisher, local information, small
fuel supply, first aid kit and cleaning materials.
In total around 800 boxes
were installed up and down the country but now only 19 remain. Eight
of these boxes are Grade II listed and are maintained either by the
AA or a statutory authority. The boxes started to be replaced in 1968
with more modern and simpler phone pedestals. In 2002 the AA
decommissioned all of its roadside phones due to the rise in mobile
phone ownership. Of course back then your trusty Nokia could last for
a week on a single charge! This week's question is
What is the full name of
the 'AA'?
We were joined last week by
Cheryl
and a choice of cakes. Shaheen
took a trip to see Brighton in both the day and night. We had some
toddler fashion and hair styles from Susan.
It was all stacking up for Kelly
with a patched-up chimney. Finally, Sue
has playing with flowers in Photoshop.
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Ooh what a great picture. I'm sure it stands for Automobile Association x
ReplyDeleteI have never seen one of those, but it's quite beautiful! Yes, I agree with Susan! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing, I didn't even know that they existed but what a wonderful blast from the past. I'm sure it is Automobile Association too.
ReplyDeleteI know this one! Automobile Association!
ReplyDeleteThe automobile association :)
ReplyDeleteI love when I know the answer ;-) I think it's the Automobile Association x
ReplyDeleteI'm with everyone else! Awesome photo too!
ReplyDeleteIt is quite interesting information since it's been a long time I wasn't able to learn from this Automobile association. Thanks that you have posted a lot of information regarding this important thing.
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