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Framed Print of Hello'girl says goodbye at 79: Telephone operator Florrie Smith is saying
Hello girl says goodbye at 79: Telephone operator Florrie Smith is saying goodbye to her job at the age of seventy-nine. The machines are taking over. Widow Florrie - pictured here at work on Monday (10-3-69) will sever her connection with the General Post Office when Newick exchange, Sussex, goes automatic on Wednesday (19-3-69). She will not be transferred to a different exchange because she doesn t want to travel to work. At Newick, where she has been on the switchboard since 1928, she has been living on the premises and doubling as the caretaker, too. Now she plans to move home. She plans to live nearby with her daughter. I d like to find an evening job, she said. March 1969 P004693. © Mirrorpix
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Media ID 21326752
Elderly Woman At Work , General Post Office History
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Step into the past with our Framed Print from Memory Lane Prints, featuring the iconic image of "Hello" girl Florrie Smith bidding farewell to her role as a telephone operator at the age of 79. Witness a piece of history as the era of human operators gives way to automation. This timeless black-and-white photograph is a must-have for history enthusiasts, nostalgia seekers, and those who appreciate the human connection in an increasingly digital world. Add this evocative piece to your home or office decor and let the story of Florrie Smith's heartfelt goodbye be a conversation starter.
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