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Two men who work for the GPO at work with a mine detector as they try to find a cable of

Two men who work for the GPO at work with a mine detector as they try to find a cable of which they have no record in Holborn, London, 8th May 1949

Freddie Cole
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
England
DM 018189-7

Media ID 21606292

© Mirrorpix

Detection Equipment Headphones Street

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print titled "Two men who work for the GPO at work with a mine detector as they try to find a cable of which they have no record in Holborn, London, 8th May 1949" we are transported back to an era filled with intrigue and mystery. The image captures two dedicated individuals from the General Post Office (GPO), engrossed in their task of locating an elusive cable that has somehow escaped official records. The scene unfolds on a bustling street in Holborn, London, amidst the post-war years of the 1940s. Equipped with a state-of-the-art mine detector, these diligent men navigate through the urban landscape, headphones firmly secured over their ears. Their focused expressions reveal determination and expertise as they meticulously search for clues beneath the city's surface. This photograph not only showcases their technical prowess but also serves as a reminder of how essential communication infrastructure was during this time period. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, it becomes evident that these unsung heroes played an integral role in ensuring seamless connectivity within communities. Freddie Cole's masterful composition beautifully encapsulates both the spirit of dedication and technological advancement prevalent during this era. It is through images like these that we can appreciate and honor those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our world connected - even when faced with unexpected challenges such as unrecorded cables lurking beneath our feet.

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