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At Electra House on the Thames Embankment London can be seen the worlds largest telegraph
At Electra House on the Thames Embankment London can be seen the worlds largest telegraph centre in all its immensity and complexity where a staff of 3, 000 dealing with 60, 000 messages a day
A maintenance man checking over one of the stand by generators which can be called into play to energise the whole building in case of an electricity cut. It is mounted on springs to prevent vibration
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19cm x 25.4cm (7.5" x 10")
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This print takes us back in time to the bustling Electra House on the Thames Embankment in London. Standing proudly within this architectural marvel is the world's largest telegraph centre, a testament to human ingenuity and technological advancement. With its immensity and complexity, it is here that a dedicated staff of 3,000 individuals work tirelessly to handle an astonishing 60,000 messages each day. In this particular moment frozen in time, we witness a maintenance man diligently inspecting one of the standby generators that play a crucial role in ensuring uninterrupted power supply throughout the entire building. Mounted on springs to minimize vibrations, these powerful machines are ready to be called into action should an unexpected electricity cut occur. The image not only captures the grandeur of communication technology but also serves as a reminder of our reliance on such systems for efficient information exchange. It offers us a glimpse into an era where telegraphs were at their peak, connecting people across vast distances with lightning speed. Although we cannot mention commercial use or delve deeper into General (presumably referring to General Electric), this photograph speaks volumes about our relentless pursuit of progress and innovation in communication technologies – shaping societies then and continuing to do so today.
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