Charity Vintage: Red GPO telephone

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vintage red GPO telephone for sale on eBay for Charity by & on behalf of The Martlets Hospice

(ends 19 Jan, 2014 18:35:24 GMT)

Here’s a little project for the handy ones among you! This red vintage GPO telephone is currently listed by & on behalf of the Martlets Hospice* in Hove.

It’s missing its lead and central paper label, but fear not, you can purchase a GPO telephone conversion kit with full instructions on eBay for a mere £7.99.

*The Martlets Hospice is an independent charity, caring for adults with a life-limiting disease where a cure is no longer possible, in the Brighton and Hove area. Specialist palliative care is provided for patients. Support is given to families and carers during the patients’ illness and into bereavement.

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