Telegrams Collection

Illustration, rolled paper scroll tied with gold ribbon

Telegram from Queen
The Queen sends a thank-you telegram to the earl of Bessborough, patron of the Chichester Festival. Date: 1962

Advert, Hotel Hydro, Peebles, Scotland
Advert for Hotel Hydro, Peebles, Scottish Borders, Scotland. 1905

Ocean Liners - collection of items
Ocean Liners - Cunard Line ephemera. Passenger lists (First Class), telegrams, letters, luggage labels, first generation photographs of ships. Date: 1920s-1990s

RMS Titanic - telegram from Marconi to Carpathia
RMS Titanic - one of the rarest and finest Titanic related telegrams known, described by the late Ken Schultz as an exceptional piece of history'

RMS Titanic - Marconi portrait with Carpathia telegram
RMS Titanic - one of the rarest and finest Titanic related telegrams known, described by the late Ken Schultz as an exceptional piece of history'

The wireless warfare: How the Admiralty's wireless installation that spook to any Britsih warships within 1600 miles of Whitehall

A CTO teleprinter and its operator, noting down a message. Date: 1930s

Mr Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, reading the Telegrams from West Africa in the House of Commons
1615251 Mr Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, reading the Telegrams from West Africa in the House of Commons (litho) by Wilson

The Telegraph, p. 347 from Harpers New Monthly Magazine, Vol. XLVII, 1873 (print)
3740280 The Telegraph, p.347 from Harpers New Monthly Magazine, Vol. XLVII, 1873 (print) by American School, (19th century); Cornell University, USA; American, out of copyright

Western Union office sign at W. 125th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue, New York City
1078991 Western Union office sign at W. 125th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue, New York City, April 28, 1916 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Advert, The Spa Hotel, Bath. 1927

Advert, The Pulteney Hotel, Bath. 1927

Advert, The Empire Hotel, Bath. 1927

Stationery, Spratts Patent Limited, London
Stationery, Spratts Patent Limited, Fenchurch Street, London, manufacturers of biscuits, foods and appliances for dogs, poultry, game, cage birds, etc. 1901

Soviet poster of Stalin reading a telegram, 1949 (colour litho)
CHT425271 Soviet poster of Stalin reading a telegram, 1949 (colour litho) by Russian School (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Staline lisant le telegramme)

Letterhead, Larg & Sons, New Oxford Street, London
Letterhead, Larg & Sons, Manufacturers & Importers of Musical Instruments, Pianofortes & American Organs, 16 New Oxford Street, London. Date: 1915

The Brazilian Insurrection, Daily Scare at Rio de Janeiro, reading the Telegrams at a Newspaper Office
1627489 The Brazilian Insurrection, Daily Scare at Rio de Janeiro, reading the Telegrams at a Newspaper Office, 1893 (engraving) by Prior

Reminiscences of Wimbledon (engraving)
1591262 Reminiscences of Wimbledon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reminiscences of Wimbledon)

An Operating Room, Central Telegraph Office (litho)
2775578 An Operating Room, Central Telegraph Office (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Operating Room)

Personal archives of correspondence, 1897-1908, 1912-21 (pen & ink on paper, b / w photo)
1265878 Personal archives of correspondence, 1897-1908, 1912-21 (pen & ink on paper, b/w photo) by Caruso, Enrico (1873-1921); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Great News (colour litho)
2777861 The Great News (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great News. At that time we were crowding, as usual)

The Censorship of the Press in Constantinople, examining Telegrams and Despatches (engraving)
1106215 The Censorship of the Press in Constantinople, examining Telegrams and Despatches (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Nile Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon (engraving)
1045874 The Nile Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nile Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon)

Advertisement for Western Union Cablegrams (colour litho)
2812446 Advertisement for Western Union Cablegrams (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Western Union Cablegrams)

The Central Telegraph Office in Paris (engraving)
2783451 The Central Telegraph Office in Paris (engraving) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Central Telegraph Office in Paris)

Sketches at the Northampton Election (engraving)
1623865 Sketches at the Northampton Election (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Northampton Election)

The Great Snowstorm, Interrupted Mail and Telegraph Service at Glasgow (engraving)
1628756 The Great Snowstorm, Interrupted Mail and Telegraph Service at Glasgow (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Snowstorm)

The Central Post Office Telegraph Establishment (engraving)
1589442 The Central Post Office Telegraph Establishment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Central Post Office Telegraph Establishment)

The Stoppage of the City of Glasgow Bank (engraving)
1059914 The Stoppage of the City of Glasgow Bank (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stoppage of the City of Glasgow Bank)

People I Have Met, the Newspaper Editor (engraving)
1106869 People I Have Met, the Newspaper Editor (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: People I Have Met, the Newspaper Editor)

Radio and telegraph officers on duty in Scotland Yards information room. 31st October 1946 Watscan - - 09/03/2009

LONDON TELEGRAPH BOY
A London telegraph boy, whose job is to deliver the telegrams to their individual recipients. Date: circa 1870

Telegraphic message boy
Telegraph boy employed to deliver telegrams, holding his leather satchel with an important sealed message, which is probably sent up by a Manchester or Birmingham manufacturer to one of the London

Edinburgh telegram workers 1950
A view of the teleprinter room with operators handling telegrams at the Edinburgh post office 1950

Postcard, St Jamess Theatre, King Street, London. Lessee and Manager: George Alexander. circa 1900s

Amy Johnson, 1930, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Amy Johnson, 1930, (1933). Amy Johnson reading congratulatory telegrams en route. In 1930, British aviator Johnson (1903-1941)

Telegram Boys 1937
Four young telegraph boys, smartly dressed in their uniforms, queue up at the counter to be given their telegrams by the manager

Advert, Gems Bros, Weybridge Cycle & Motor Works
Advertisement, Gems Bros, Weybridge Cycle & Motor Works, Church Street, Weybridge, Surrey, showing an early motor car. 1905

Poster, Telegrams to Europe at Half Rates. 20th century

Poster, Telegrams, in black, grey and beige. 20th century

Invoice from Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd, to Mr Frank Blackley, for the supply of one hundred greetings cards, total cost ten shillings and ten pence. Date: circa 1891

Suffragette Charlotte Despard Caravan Tour. Charlotte Despard in the Womens Freedom League caravan, reading telegrams of congratulations on the start of the tour. Date: 1908

Manufacture of the Atlantic cable
The manufacture of the Atlantic submarine cable at Glass, Elliott and Co.s Works, East Greenwich, London Date: 1857

Old sheet of white paper

Illustration, paper scroll rolled at the edges

C W A Scotts second wife, Greta, receiving telegrams
C.W.A. Scotts second wife, Greta, receiving telegrams of congratulations after his winning of the Schlesinger Portsmouth to Johannesburg race. 1 October 1936

Congratulatory Telegram
Berkeley, California: October 26, 1942 A telegram congratulating a woman at Mercy Hospital in Sacramento on the birth of her child

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"Telegrams: A Glimpse into the Fascinating World of Communication" In a world before instant messaging and emails, they were the epitome of swift communication. Illustrated in history books as a rolled paper scroll tied with a delicate gold ribbon, they held immense significance. One such telegram that made headlines was from none other than the Queen herself. The mere mention of it sent waves of excitement throughout the nation, as people eagerly awaited news from their beloved monarch. Advertisements for luxurious establishments like Hotel Hydro in Peebles, Scotland often featured telegrams to entice potential guests. These elegant messages promised an unforgettable experience amidst breathtaking landscapes. Ocean liners played a pivotal role in transmitting important information through telegrams. Onboard the RMS Olympic, mourners gathered to bid farewell to Commander William Marshall, his funeral marked by heartfelt condolences conveyed via this timeless medium. The tragic sinking of RMS Titanic brought forth stories etched in history. A telegram from Marconi to Carpathia revealed heroic efforts undertaken during rescue operations. A poignant portrait captured Marconi alongside this significant message - an emblematic reminder of human resilience amidst tragedy. Beyond personal correspondence, telegrams had strategic implications too. The Admiralty's wireless installation enabled them to communicate with British warships within 1600 miles of Whitehall - showcasing how technology revolutionized warfare at sea. A snapshot from the 1930s showcased a CTO teleprinter and its operator diligently noting down messages - symbolizing progress and efficiency in communication methods over time. Even politicians relied on telegrams for crucial updates. Mr Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, intently read West Africa Telegrams in the House of Commons - highlighting their importance even within political spheres. An intriguing lithograph titled "The Telegraph" depicted scenes from Harper's New Monthly Magazine back in 1873 - offering us a glimpse into how these fascinating communications were portrayed at that time. Telegrams may have faded into the annals of history, but their legacy remains.