In an age of smartphones and tablets, it's hard to believe this humble-looking wooden object was once the pinnacle of telephonic technology.

Mike Lazer-Walker has repurposed a 1927 Western Electric 551-A switchboard into a hectic game that tasks players with quickly learning the obsolete job.

Kingston company Old Phone Works is hosting the show, which returns after a five-year break. Located on Binnington Court, the team restores vintage phones to their former glory.

Churni Ganguly took up the antique telephone receiver and spoke into the golden mouthpiece.