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The Telephone Exhange in London (engraving)
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The Telephone Exhange in London (engraving)
608028 The Telephone Exhange in London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Telephone Exhange in London; (1) The switch room of a central office, slipper board system; (2) peg board system; (3) and (4) talking from London to Brighton; (5) Head Central Office of the United Telephone Company, Coleman Street; (6) Reporting by telephone from the House of Commons; from The Graphic, 1 September 1883); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23237622
© Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection / Bridgeman Images
Board Brighton Brighton Beach Central Coleman Street Commons New Brighton Office Slipper Switch System
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This engraving transports us back to the 19th century, offering a glimpse into the bustling world of The Telephone Exchange in London. The print showcases various aspects of this revolutionary communication system that forever changed the way people connected with one another. Intriguingly, we are presented with different scenes within this vast exchange. Firstly, there is a switch room featuring a slipper board system, where operators diligently connect calls using peg boards. This intricate process highlights the meticulous nature of early telephony. The artwork also captures an extraordinary moment when individuals converse from London to Brighton through telephone lines. This groundbreaking feat demonstrates how technology was bridging geographical gaps like never before. Additionally, we catch a glimpse of the Head Central Office of the United Telephone Company on Coleman Street—a hub for telephonic operations and coordination. Its grandeur signifies the significance and influence that telecommunications held during this era. An interesting detail depicted in this engraving is reporting by telephone from the House of Commons—an illustration of how communication technology penetrated even into political spheres. Overall, this print not only showcases architectural marvels but also encapsulates an important chapter in human history—the birth and rapid expansion of telecommunication systems that transformed society's ability to connect across vast distances.
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