Telephones Collection (#4)

A Man Stands In The Ocean With Items From Work And Vacation Flying Over His Head; Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

Apollo director Phillips monitors Apollo 11 pre-launch activities, Florida, USA, 1969. From the Kennedy Space Flight Center control room, Apollo Program Director Lieutenant General Samuel C

Watchroom at Fire Brigade HQ, Southwark
Watchroom at Metropolitan Fire Brigade headquarters in Southwark Bridge Road, with men manning the switchboard and monitoring the fire alarm control board where calls for assistance were received

Blue traditional London / British telephone box in Ayutthaya, Thailand

Assorted telephones from various stages in history, front view

Wall mounted telephone
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Old fashioned double bell, crank style telephone, with separate receiver and mouthpiece. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Red London Telephone Box, London, England

Women of the Auxiliary Fire Service using a telephone, WW2
Women of the Auxiliary Fire Service using a telephone

London Fire Brigade street fire alarm and telephone point
In 1904 the Metropolitan Fire Brigade changed its name to the London Fire Brigade. Less than one year later it was possible for crews to call in to Southwark Headquarters from a remote point

Telephone Boxes / Malta
Two British red telephone boxes at Valletta, kitted out with internet telephones

Golden Retriever - aid dog carrying a cell phone in mouth
ME-1435 Golden Retriever - aid dog carrying a cell phone in mouth Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bell / Tainter / Photophone
Bell and Tainters photophone

UK, England, London, Westminster, Parliament Square, Telephone boxes

UK, England, London, Covent Garden, Telephone Boxes

The Right Way to Speak to Maids - TMC house telephones
Advertisement for TMC House Telephones, particularly useful when your house is so vast you need to dole out instructions to the servants from another wing. Date: 1923

John Ericsson (Profile
JOHN ERICSSON Swedish-American inventor whose achievements ranged from telephones to warships. Date: 1803 - 1889

John Ericsson (Adlard)
JOHN ERICSSON Swedish-American inventor whose achievements ranged from telephones to warships. with his autograph, 1865 Date: 1803 - 1889

TELEPHONE TALKIE
An engineer testing the latest telephones, due to be shown at the Physical Societys Annual exhibition of scientific instruments at Imperial College, London, England. Date: early 1930s

Paris Apartments
This apartment house in Paris has an engine in the basement which provides power for electric light, doorbells, telephones and a lift. Date: 1885

The Kiss Call by Fred Thomson
Promotional postcard for The Kiss Call by Fred Thomson from Le Coup de Telephone, a farce, by Paul Gavault and Georges Beer; music Ivan Caryll. First produced at the Gaiety Theatre, 8th October 1919

French military transmitting messages
Relays of French military soldiers continuously day and night operating the telephone exchange somewhere in the Somme district. Date: 1916

Dial 999 display in an LFB exhibition
A Dial 999 display in a London Fire Brigade exhibition with details on either side of the services available

Woman dialling 999 in a public telephone box, London
Woman dialling 999 in a public telephone box near the Royal Festival Hall on Londons South Bank, used for a fire service exhibition. Date: 1957

Firefighter using telephone point in street
Firefighter using a telephone point (marked Ambulance Call) in the street

Three Brownies in Baden Powell House, London
Three Brownies on telephones in Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London, with a portrait of Lord Baden Powell behind them. Date: circa 1960s

Men in basket of observation balloon, WW1
Two men with telephones and maps in the basket of an RFA observation balloon on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Transatlantic telephone system by G. H. Davis
A step-by-step diagram demonstrating the new transatlantic telephone system between Britain and the United States in 1927

Training in taking telephone messages
Men of the London Fire Brigade being trained in taking telephone messages. Date: 1930

Men working at watchroom telephone switchboard
Firefighters working on the watchroom telephone switchboard at Southwark Fire Station. Date: circa 1909

Miss Earle, 3rd Northern General Base Hospital, Broomhall, World War I
Taken from 3rd Northern General Hospital, Sheffield compiled by Professor (then Colonel) A.M. Connell. Taken during the Great War, mostly at the Base Hospital and Longshaw. 1915 - 1918. Cat. No

Illustration, telephone

Cartoon, button telephone with receiver off the hook

Picture No. 11772291
Dog Parson Jack Russell with mobile phone in mouth Date:

Picture No. 11772289
Dog Parson Jack Russell with phone handset in mouth Date:

Picture No. 11772287
Dog Parson Jack Russell with phone handset in mouth Date:

Geophone, Mining, Telephones, 1910

Business man outside a bank

Business man greeting someone outside a bank

Senior woman with netbook and headset lying in a hammock

Young woman speaking on her mobile phone, smiling

Young woman speaking on her mobile phone

Picture No. 11092108
Cat Domestic kitten Date:

Picture No. 11092107
Cat Domestic kitten Date:

Picture No. 11073187
Cat image captured on mobile phone. Vid&, x221a;&, xe0;o surveillance Vidǿo surveillance

Two red telephone boxes of different vintages in London, UK credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) hind, feeding on peanuts, being filmed on camera phone from hide at night, Speyside, Cairngorms N.P. Highlands, Scotland, October

Cattle farming, electronic calving thermometer, which is placed inside cow and sends signal to mobile phone to let farmer know when cow is calving, with electronic receiver, England, November

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"Connecting the World: A Journey Through Telephone History" In this captivating journey through time, we explore the fascinating world of telephones. From vintage pin-up calendars to iconic advertisements and historic moments, these images depict the evolution and significance of this revolutionary invention. Picture No. 11772293 takes us back to 1950 when David Wright's enchanting artwork showcased a pin-up calendar girl seductively posing next to a telephone. This image captures the allure and glamour associated with telephones during that era. Fast forward to March 9th, 1960, as depicted on Tatler's front cover (Picture No. 10946949), where an elegant lady effortlessly converses over a telephone. It symbolizes how telephones became an integral part of society, connecting people from all walks of life. Advertisements promoting telephone usage have played a crucial role in shaping our communication habits. An advert featured in our collection highlights the convenience and efficiency that comes with using a telephone (Advert for using a telephone). It reminds us how this device revolutionized long-distance conversations and brought loved ones closer together. The presence of animals alongside telephones adds charm to these snapshots. Picture No. 10946949 showcases a tabby cat perched on an office desk amidst files and phones – perhaps reminding us that even pets appreciate staying connected. Telecommunications has not only transformed personal interactions but also revolutionized industries like transportation. The Rail Operations Centre photograph demonstrates how telephonic communication plays an essential role in coordinating train operations efficiently. Crossing continents becomes effortless with transatlantic communications (Transatlantic communications: telephoning London to New York). This picture illustrates the awe-inspiring moment when someone dials their loved ones thousands of miles away - bridging gaps between countries and cultures. On April 21st, 1964, Roy Tempest - Theatrical Agent extraordinaire.