Harold Wilson's RTB, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly.
N 49° 54.887 W 006° 18.797
29U E 692877 N 5532617
The original RTB used by Prime Minister Harold Wilson to keep in touch with 10 Downing Street from his holiday home on the Isles of Scilly.
Waymark Code: WMEXP3
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/19/2012
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This RTB is now on display in the Museum in Hugh Town, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly. The notice on it reads,
"Many tourists visit the Isles of Scilly and wish that they could have a home here. Very occasionally some do acquire property in the islands, returning here year after year. Amongst these fortunate few was Harold Wilson, who first came to Scilly in 1952. Seven years later, he and his family built a bungalow on St Mary's.
In 1963 Mr Wilson became Leader of the Labour Party and was Prime Minster from 1964 - 70 and again from 1974 - 76. This telephone was his direct link to No. 10, Downing Street from the Isles of Scilly during his time in office."
The museum has many other items of Harold Wilson memorabilia, including one of his famous Gannex raincoats.
Colour: It's red!
Is it in its original position?: No
Is there a working telephone in it?: No
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