The old telephone box

I would love to know how this old English telephone box made its way to the south of France. I have seen it in this garden for over 20 years and it has gradually become more and more tatty. It certainly needs a repaint and the glass replacing. It contains a few flowerpots but generally looks rather sad. I passed it on my way down to the art group this afternoon. There were just three of us and I started a new painting. In the morning I took Mrs TT down to the dentist for tooth extractions. She is understandably feeling a little sorry for herself this evening!