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The Leeds automatic telephone exchange (b / w photo)
3652677 The Leeds automatic telephone exchange (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leeds automatic telephone exchange. Illustration for Triumphs of Invention by Cyril Hall (Blackie, c 1925).); © Look and Learn
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Automatic Dial Exchange Hook Inventions Leeds Lifts Number Pointer Progress Receiver Ring Technological Technology Telephone Subscriber Successive
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This photograph captures the Leeds automatic telephone exchange, showcasing the successive progress of technology in the early 20th century. The image showcases a room filled with intricate machinery, including receivers, subscribers, pointers, dials, and lifts. Each component plays a crucial role in this remarkable invention that revolutionized communication. The photograph highlights the ingenuity behind this technological marvel as it elegantly combines functionality with aesthetics. The composition draws attention to the central figure operating the exchange while surrounded by rows of telephones waiting to ring. This visual representation beautifully encapsulates how inventions can shape society and bring people closer together. Taken by an English photographer from a private collection, this print is reminiscent of an illustration featured in Cyril Hall's book "Triumphs of Invention" published around 1925. It serves as a testament to human innovation during an era when technological advancements were rapidly changing our world. With its historical significance and artistic appeal, this print offers viewers a glimpse into the past while celebrating one of humanity's greatest achievements –the invention of the telephone exchange. Whether displayed in homes or offices, it serves as a reminder of how far we have come and inspires us to continue pushing boundaries for future triumphs in technology.
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