Telephonic Collection

Early fire brigade street alarm
Early fire brigade alarm system. Historical artwork of a fireman testing a 19th-century combined telephonic and telegraphic street fire alarm system

Telephone hall at an international telephonic exposition, 1898
3479400 Telephone hall at an international telephonic exposition, 1898; (add.info.: Illustration showing a telephone hall at an international telephonic exposition)

A swarhy brigand makes his first ever telephone call
Painting by Joso Buzan (1873-1936), Croatian academic painter, depicting what appears to be a lively telephone exchange between a stranded Pirate and his Shipmates

Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922), US inventor and telephone pioneer. Born in Edinburgh, Bell began his career in assisting his father teach elocution

Neon Tube Oscillator
A Neon Tube Rhythmic Oscillator, an ingenious instrument to enable testing of telephonic equipment to be carried out direct from the telephone exchange. Date: March 1933

Air Traffic Controllers in the control tower at Croydon Airport are in constant telephonic touch with aeroplanes in flight Date: 1927

LFB Telephone Switchboard - Lambeth HQ, SE1 Date: circa 1930s

Telephone Operator - Wakeman, Ohio, USA
Telephone Operator at Wakeman, Huron County, Ohio, United States - a little village along the Vermilion River. Date: 1911

Communication - Far easier for the younger generation, even in 1903! The little girl: " Grandmother, Dad said he did not want to kiss you, by phone" - the response is a miserable Granny

LFB Telephone Switchboard - Lambeth HQ, SE1

Woman wearing telephonic fancy dress
A woman wearing telephonic fancy dress. The telephone is balanced on her head, and her closely-fitting dress is made up of draped telephone cables. Date: circa 1895

Loudspeaker apparatus, 19th century
Loudspeaker apparatus, as constructed in the laboratory of the French physicist Henri Becquerel (1852-1908). This apparatus includes a Ruhmkorff coil (induction coil)

Theatrophone poster. The Theatrophone was a system that allowed subscribers to listen to theatre, concert and opera performances over telephone lines

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"Telephonic: A Journey Through the Evolution of Communication" Step back in time to witness the early fire brigade street alarm, a telephonic marvel that alerted communities of impending danger. Explore the Grays Telephone system, an innovative network that connected people across distances like never before. Marvel at Theatrophone posters, enticing audiences with promises of live music and performances transmitted through telephone lines. Join a swarthy brigand as he nervously makes his first-ever telephone call, experiencing the wonders of this new technology firsthand. Discover the neon tube oscillator, a breakthrough invention that revolutionized telecommunications and paved the way for modern communication systems. Witness air traffic control's reliance on telephonic communication, ensuring safe skies for millions of travelers worldwide. Visit Lambeth HQ's LFB Telephone Switchboard, where operators diligently connected emergency calls to save lives in times of crisis. Pay homage to Alexander Graham Bell and his groundbreaking invention that forever changed how we connect with one another. Meet a dedicated telephone operator in Wakeman, Ohio, USA who tirelessly facilitated conversations between loved ones near and far. Reflect on how communication has become far easier for younger generations thanks to advancements in telephonic technology. Return once more to Lambeth HQ's LFB Telephone Switchboard and witness its vital role in coordinating emergency responses throughout London. Be captivated by a woman wearing telephonic fancy dress – an embodiment of our fascination with this transformative mode of communication.