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Poster Print : Opening of the London to Paris telegraph link. Instrument room at the Submarine Telegraph Company
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Opening of the London to Paris telegraph link. Instrument room at the Submarine Telegraph Company
Opening of the London to Paris telegraph link. Instrument room at the Submarine Telegraph Company, Cornhill, London, showing the Wheatstone needle telegraph instruments. From The Illustrated London News, 13 November 1852
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1852 Communications Company Cornhill Electric Illustrated Instrument Instruments Link Needle News November Opening Paris Room Submarine Telegraph Wheatstone Engalnd
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Media Storehouse Poster Print, featuring the Opening of the London to Paris telegraph link at the Submarine Telegraph Company. This vintage image, sourced from Universal Images Group (UIG), provides a glimpse into the instrumental room at Cornhill, London, where the Wheatstone needle telegraph instruments were proudly displayed. A testament to technological innovation and human connection, this print is an essential addition to any history or science-themed decor. Revisit the past and ignite curiosity with this intriguing piece of history.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in history - the opening of the London to Paris telegraph link. The image takes us back to November 1852, where we find ourselves inside the instrument room at the Submarine Telegraph Company in Cornhill, London. The room is filled with an array of fascinating Wheatstone needle telegraph instruments, which were cutting-edge technology at that time. The atmosphere in this room must have been electric as engineers and technicians worked tirelessly to establish this groundbreaking communication link between Britain and France. This achievement marked a pivotal moment in global communications, connecting two nations like never before. Looking closely at the photograph, one can't help but marvel at the intricate details of these early telegraph instruments. These devices played a vital role in transmitting messages across vast distances using electrical signals. They symbolize human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of progress. As we gaze upon this snapshot from history, it serves as a reminder of how far we've come in terms of instant communication. Today's world seems unimaginable without seamless connectivity across continents. Let us appreciate those who paved the way for such advancements and acknowledge their contributions to shaping our modern society through improved international communications networks.
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