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Female telegraph operator, 1910
A female operator can be seen here working the switchboard at the Paddington Telegraph Office in 1910. Prior to this date the Great Western Railway had been slow to employ women in their telegraph offices. After seeing the Post Office successfully use women in their telephone exchanges the GWR finally introduced women in 1909
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 1284593
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1910 Female Paddington Woman Telegraph
A3 (42 x 29.7cm) Poster Print
Discover the captivating history of communication with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the inspiring image of a Female Telegraph Operator from the STEAM Museum of the GWR. This vintage photograph transports us back to 1910 and the Paddington Telegraph Office, where a woman is seen expertly working the switchboard. A testament to the groundbreaking progress made in gender equality within the Great Western Railway, this print is a must-have for history enthusiasts, telecommunications aficionados, and those who appreciate the beauty of bygone eras. Bring a piece of the past into your home or office with this exquisitely printed and framed poster.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.6cm x 42.6cm (12" x 16.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative photograph taken at the Paddington Telegraph Office in 1910, a female telegraph operator is intently focused on her work, her expression a testament to the concentration required in her role. The Great Western Railway (GWR), known for its pioneering advancements in transportation, was initially reluctant to employ women in their telegraph offices. However, having witnessed the success of the Post Office in integrating women into their telephone exchanges, the GWR finally changed its stance in 1909. The woman in the photograph, dressed in a smart blouse and collar, wears a pair of headphones to better hear the Morse code signals transmitted through the wires. Her skilled fingers dance across the switchboard, sending and receiving messages between various railway stations and offices. The telegraph office, filled with humming machinery and a palpable sense of urgency, was a far cry from the traditional feminine spheres of home and hearth. The introduction of women telegraph operators was a significant milestone in the history of the GWR and the telecommunications industry as a whole. It not only expanded the workforce but also challenged societal norms, paving the way for women to make their mark in fields previously dominated by men. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the important role women played in the development of the railway network and the broader communication infrastructure of the early 20th century.
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