AN OLD police phone box which resembles the TARDIS from classic sci-fi show Doctor Who has become a much-loved historical landmark in the city.
It is hard to believe the boxes were once disregarded as ‘unsightly’ by the then council and there were calls to move them to a museum. However, in 2010 Cadw was awarded a grant to save the structure from concrete cancer and restore it as a local landmark.
Here’s a selection of pictures from our archive of Somerton TARDIS over the years.
It’s part of Newport’s heritage, and well done to the people of the local area for keeping the TARDIS in its unique form.Be proud