The Somerton TARDIS, Newport, South Wales
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. Now Grade II listed, the Somerton TARDIS was one of four police phone boxes deployed in the city and once contained war time early warning sirens and a light on top that flashed to indicate an incoming call. It is hard to believe the boxes were once disregarded as ‘unsightly’ by the then council and there were calls…