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Opening of the London to Paris telegraph link. Instrument room at the Submarine Telegraph Company
Opening of the London to Paris telegraph link. Instrument room at the Submarine Telegraph Company, Cornhill, London, showing the Wheatstone needle telegraph instruments. From The Illustrated London News, 13 November 1852
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1852 Communications Company Cornhill Electric Illustrated Instrument Instruments Link Needle News November Opening Paris Room Submarine Telegraph Wheatstone Engalnd
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 16.8cm (10" x 6.6")
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in history - the opening of the London to Paris telegraph link. The image takes us back to November 1852, where we find ourselves inside the instrument room at the Submarine Telegraph Company in Cornhill, London. The room is filled with an array of fascinating Wheatstone needle telegraph instruments, which were cutting-edge technology at that time. The atmosphere in this room must have been electric as engineers and technicians worked tirelessly to establish this groundbreaking communication link between Britain and France. This achievement marked a pivotal moment in global communications, connecting two nations like never before. Looking closely at the photograph, one can't help but marvel at the intricate details of these early telegraph instruments. These devices played a vital role in transmitting messages across vast distances using electrical signals. They symbolize human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of progress. As we gaze upon this snapshot from history, it serves as a reminder of how far we've come in terms of instant communication. Today's world seems unimaginable without seamless connectivity across continents. Let us appreciate those who paved the way for such advancements and acknowledge their contributions to shaping our modern society through improved international communications networks.
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