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The Parliamentary Debate on the Telephone Agreement, 27 January (engraving)
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The Parliamentary Debate on the Telephone Agreement, 27 January (engraving)
1629295 The Parliamentary Debate on the Telephone Agreement, 27 January (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parliamentary Debate on the Telephone Agreement, 27 January, Orators and Opinions. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 February 1902.
Ralph Cleaver); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23537048
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
27 January Amendment Austen Chamberlain Gift John Burns Joseph Chamberlain Lord Londonderry Mr John Burns Mr Joseph Chamberlain Opinions Orators Postmaster General Telephone Tunbridge Wells Poor Man
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The Parliamentary Debate on the Telephone Agreement, 27 January
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is a captivating engraving by Ralph Cleaver that offers a glimpse into the intense political discussions of early 20th-century Britain. The artwork, originally published in The Illustrated London News on 1 February 1902, depicts a momentous occasion where politicians gathered to deliberate upon the telephone agreement. In this thought-provoking image, we witness an assembly of influential figures engaged in passionate discourse. Among them are Mr. Kearley and Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, whose animated gestures reflect their fervent arguments. In the background, Lord Londonderry and other peers observe from the prestigious gallery while maintaining a "parental eye" over proceedings. The composition also highlights contrasting perspectives within society; as a poor man from Tunbridge Wells listens intently to these debates that will shape his future communication possibilities. Meanwhile, bold personalities like John Burns and Sir J Blundell Maple assert their opinions with conviction. Cleaver's masterful attention to detail captures not only the grandeur of this parliamentary setting but also conveys the gravity of this matter of business for both politicians and citizens alike. As tensions rise surrounding amendments proposed by Austen Chamberlain and others, it becomes evident that politics intertwines with issues such as plutocracy and social equality. This historical print serves as a testament to how telecommunications played an integral role in shaping politics during its nascent stages. It reminds us that even then, technology was at the forefront of political discussions – influencing
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