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The robot operator GRACE is coming to the help of telephonists in the Liverpool Trunk
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The robot operator GRACE is coming to the help of telephonists in the Liverpool Trunk
The robot operator GRACE is coming to the help of telephonists in the Liverpool Trunk Exchange. GRACE, short for Group Routing and Charging Equipment, is the heart of the Subscriber Trunk Dialling system which is being opened in Bootle. Pictured, J P Burke, maintenance engineer in Lancaster House, Liverpool, attending the magnetic drums. 8th January 1962
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Liverpool Post and Echo Archive
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Communications Merseyside Robot Technology Telephone Telephones Wires
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the 1960s in Liverpool, where groundbreaking technology is revolutionizing communication. The image showcases the remarkable robot operator GRACE as it comes to the aid of telephonists in the bustling Liverpool Trunk Exchange. GRACE, an acronym for Group Routing and Charging Equipment, serves as the beating heart of the Subscriber Trunk Dialling system that is being introduced in Bootle. The photograph captures J P Burke, a dedicated maintenance engineer stationed at Lancaster House in Liverpool. With focused determination etched on his face, he attends to magnetic drums with meticulous care. These drums play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations within this cutting-edge telecommunications infrastructure. This snapshot offers us a glimpse into an era when wires connected people across vast distances and telephones were lifelines for both personal conversations and business transactions. It symbolizes how technology was rapidly advancing during this time period and highlights Liverpool's contribution to these advancements. As we reflect on this historical moment frozen in time, let us appreciate how far our communication systems have evolved since then while acknowledging those who paved the way for today's seamless connectivity.
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