Communications Collection (page 7)

An early typing pool
From the start, typing was perceived as the archetypal employment opportunity for women : this is the Typing Office of the Society for the Employment of Women

Gustav Hamel posting an airmail letter
The aviator Gustav Hamel posting an airmail letter which he himself will transport by air to Windsor. The first aerial mail service took place on 9 September 1911 from Hendon to Windsor

Gustav Hamel signing receipt for mail, Hendon
The aviator Gustav Hamel in the cockpit of his aeroplane, signing the official receipt for the mail, just before setting out from Hendon Aerodrome to Windsor on the very first airmail flight

Pearl Tower, Shanghai, China, Asia

Family of five on scooter, wife holding mobile phone for husband to take call, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

A radio telescope in New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Review in the Tatler
A theatrical review in The Tatler of the play Roberts Wife featuring cartoons by Tom Titt of Owen Nares, Edith Evans and Robert Holmes

Boy & Girl Post Letter
A boy and girl arrive with a letter just as the postman is emptying the box

English Rural Postman
An English rural postman collects the mail from a letter-box

Mail Aeroplane 1970S
First Class mail being unloaded from a plane into a General Post Office (Royal Mail) van, Britain

Irish Contry Postman
Irish country postman delivering the mail

Mail Steamer, 1940S
Loading mail boxes onto the steamer at the Kyles of Bute, Argyllshire, Scotland

G. P. O. Inland Office
The General Post Office, St. Martins-le-Grand, London - the Inland Office

Chap Posts a Letter
A smart cyclist stops to pop a letter into a Royal Mail letterbox

Rural Postboy
The Post Boy

Parcel Delivery Tricycle
A Royal Mail parcels post delivery tricycle

Owen Jones Title Page
Decorative gothic-style title page, echoing the style of medieval illuminated manuscripts

Copper Plate Peinter
The process of transferring portraits, landscapes and other pictures and writing from engravings on copper to paper

Hands-Free Telephone Set
A telephone receptionist (possibly working for the emergency services) uses a rather cumbersome hands-free telephone, worn around the neck

Old Chinese Manuscript
Fragment from a manuscript of the Uigur dynasty : figures are shown writing and reading, and one is playing a lute-like musical instrument

Typewriters of 1909
Various models of typewriter obtainable from Harrods

Olivetti Advert 1932
The boss consults his watch - hes in a hurry for this report - but don t worry, signor, thanks to the Olivetti you gave her, your secretary will have it done in time

French Philately Manual
Albert Laplanches popular guide to stamp collecting

Paris Stamp Market
LA BOURSE AUX TIMBRES-POSTE The stamp market in the Champs Elysees, Paris

Danish Postman
A Danish postman is glad to be offered refreshment as he stops for a moment on his rounds

British Postman in Snow
Snow does not deter this country postman making his deliveries with a horse- carriage

Receiving Valentines
Two girls have been waiting eagerly for the post on Saint Valentines Day : now one of them holds out her pinafore to receive her share from the postman

Lady Posts Letter 1906
A lady goes out in her evening dress and cloak to post a letter in a London street

Gpo Sorting, 1875
The General Post Office, London : stamping and sorting letters

Posting Letter into Sack
A woman posts her letter into a postmans sack which he carries around with him

Country Letter Box
A boy stretches to post a letter in the box at Bowlers Green, Surrey : this was before all letter-boxes were painted red

Trinidad Postman
A postman in the (then) British colony of Trinidad is offered a pineapple by a grateful recipient of mail

Reading a Letter
She reads a letter above a vase of blue flowers

She Reads a Letter 1889
She reads a letter at her dressing table

Chappes Telegraph - 1
The optical telegraph of Claude Chappe and his brother is erected on the Eglise de Montmartre, overlooking Paris

Military Postman
A military postman for the British army collecting post from a mail box on an army camp site

Dog Reading by Pidding
A learned grandfather amuses his grandchildren by teaching the dog to read. The dog, wearing spectacles & smoking a pipe, sits on a stool to read a newspaper

Print Photography 1916
Colour Photographers at work

Danish Lady on the Line
A Danish lady in an extremely long dress uses a wall-mounted phone

The First Iln Front Page
The Illustrated London News The front page of the first issue

Morning Delivery
The morning delivery

Country Postman
An English country postman with a letter for the daughter of the house which she d rather Mama didn t see

Steam Book Press / 1877
Steam printing press machinery for printing books - reading a page which has just come off the machine

Communications / Radio
The Wireless Telegraphy room of an Atlantic liner

Dickens Manuscript / 1891
An extract from a manuscript of Dickens

Charing Cross / W H Smith
W H Smiths bookstall, and the entrance to the Continental Departure Platform

Illumination from the MacDumon Gospel
An illumination from the MacDurnon Gospel, an Irish medieval manuscript

The library of Lucullus, general & statesman, known for his lavish lifestyle

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"Unveiling the Art of Communications: From Flags to Phones and Beyond" Step into a world where messages transcend time and space, as we explore the captivating realm of communications. This poster takes us on a journey through various iconic symbols that have shaped our ability to connect with one another. The Night Mail whispers secrets in the darkness, carrying words across vast distances. Just like the flags used at Nelson's famous signal during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, communication has always been vital for success. In wintry London, a Police Public Call Box stands tall amidst snowflakes, reminding us of simpler times when this humble box served as a lifeline for those seeking help or connection. Meanwhile, bookbinding tools from 1875 symbolize how knowledge was meticulously preserved and shared through written word. The flags proudly displayed by the Royal Navy evoke images of bravery and unity—a visual language understood by sailors across oceans. And who can forget the Bakelite telephone? A revolutionary device that brought voices closer together than ever before. High above RAF Chicksands' circular aerial looms large—an emblematic structure representing an era when communication centers were crucial hubs connecting nations and safeguarding information. Across borders in Paris lies The Palace of Versailles—its opulence reflecting not only power but also intricate networks built upon diplomatic exchanges between nations throughout history. Delving deeper into ancient forms of communication, Codex Troano -1 reveals Mayan wisdom etched onto pages—a testament to humanity's enduring quest for understanding each other across cultures and civilizations. A postman gracefully pedaling his Pennyfarthing bicycle transports letters with care—reminding us that even in an age dominated by technology, human touch remains essential in conveying emotions through handwritten words. Bodinnick captures Fowey's charm circa 1930—a picturesque scene where mailboats once sailed along rivers delivering heartfelt messages from loved ones near and far. Finally, the Ms.