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police box
before the advent of modern communications equipment (radios), the police had to rely on these distintive telephones, which were connected directly to the local police station. the 'bobby on the beat' could report unusual happenings, or request assitance; the blue light atop would flash if a beat office was required to call the station.
this style of police box was introduced in the 1920's, and usually contained the following items: normally contained, for the use of officers; a first aid kit, an incident book, a stool, a table, brushes and dusters, a fire extinguisher and a small electric heater. no cuddly toy, though.
the bbc holds the trademark for this design, using it in the popular (and recently revived) program doctor who.
police box
before the advent of modern communications equipment (radios), the police had to rely on these distintive telephones, which were connected directly to the local police station. the 'bobby on the beat' could report unusual happenings, or request assitance; the blue light atop would flash if a beat office was required to call the station.
this style of police box was introduced in the 1920's, and usually contained the following items: normally contained, for the use of officers; a first aid kit, an incident book, a stool, a table, brushes and dusters, a fire extinguisher and a small electric heater. no cuddly toy, though.
the bbc holds the trademark for this design, using it in the popular (and recently revived) program doctor who.