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Poster Print : Guardian Telephone Exchange, Manchester, 15th March 1983
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Guardian Telephone Exchange, Manchester, 15th March 1983
Guardian Telephone Exchange, Manchester, 15th March 1983. Underground telephone exchange built in Manchester in 1954. Today the underground site is used for telephone cabling. Constructed at a depth of 35 metres (115 ft), the tunnels are about 2 metres (80 in) in diameter. The exchange cost around 4 million pounds to build in 1954. Pictured, Doug Prestwick, Executive Engineer, at tunnel entrance, Guardian Telephone Exchange, deep beneath the streets of Manchester
Holland
Manchester Evening News Archive
Mirrorpix
Manchester
Scotland
Media ID 21704153
© Mirrorpix
Communications Construction Engineering Exchange Holding Manchester Receiver Telephone Underground Cables Cabling Guardian
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage poster print from Memory Lane Prints, featuring the Guardian Telephone Exchange in Manchester. Captured on film on the 15th of March, 1983 by Holland, this unique image showcases an underground telephone exchange that was built in Manchester in 1954. With its rich history and industrial charm, this print is a must-have for those who appreciate the nostalgia of bygone eras. The Guardian Telephone Exchange may no longer be in use for telephone calls, but it continues to tell a story of Manchester's past through this stunning, collectible print.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 47.5cm (16.5" x 18.7")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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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Guardian Telephone Exchange, Manchester, 15th March 1983: A Glimpse into the Underworld of Communication". Step back in time to the year 1983 and witness a remarkable underground marvel that shaped the telecommunications industry. Captured by Holland from Memory Lane Prints, this print unveils the Guardian Telephone Exchange in Manchester. Nestled deep beneath the bustling streets, this subterranean labyrinth served as a vital hub for telephone cabling. Constructed with precision engineering in 1954 at an astonishing depth of 35 meters (115 ft), these tunnels boasted a diameter of approximately 2 meters (80 in). The exchange itself was an ambitious project costing around £4 million during its inception. In this image, we catch a glimpse of Doug Prestwick, Executive Engineer extraordinaire, standing at the entrance to one of these hidden passageways. His presence exudes confidence and expertise as he oversees operations within this technological marvel. The Guardian Telephone Exchange played an integral role in connecting communities across Manchester during its heyday. Though no longer utilized for commercial purposes today, it stands as a testament to human ingenuity and innovation. Join us on a journey through time as we explore the fascinating world of cables and communications - where wires intertwined like veins pulsating with information. Immerse yourself in this piece of history captured by Holland from Memory Lane Prints.
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