The Media Collection (#3)

French propaganda poster published in Algeria, from World War II, 1943
Algeria, 20th century, Second World War - La Victoire des Nations Unies est Maintenant Certaine (The Victory of the United Nations is Now Certain). French propaganda poster published in Algeria, 1943

Propaganda poster for Red Army from World War I, illustration by B. Kustodieff, illustration, 1917
Russia, 20th century, First World War - Propaganda poster for the Red Army, illustration by B. Kustodieff, 1917

Type case
Illustration of a Type case

Set shelf and font box
Illustration of a Set shelf and font box

Large Set shelf and font box
Illustration of a Large Set shelf and font box

The Ambassador Room of Alcazar in Seville
Illustration of the Ambassador Room of Alcazar in Seville

Fruit press
illustration of fruit press

Paper
Weathered newspaper folds photographed in late afternoon sunlight create beautiful abstract of light and shadow

Typesetting (antique engraving)
19-th century illustration of a typesetting

Hand paper line cutting device
Antique illustration of hand paper line cutting device

Pruning machine
Antique illustration of pruning machine

Typesetting font parts
19-th century illustration of a Typesetting font parts

Trimming machine
Antique illustration of a trimming machine

Cider Press, vintage engraving
Old engraved illustration of a Cider Press, juicer

Workers printing using large metal presses, front view

Photocopier, cross-section digital illustration

Illustration, blank CD

Diagram of a paper making factory

Illustration of newscaster sitting in front of cameras in television studio

Illustration of broadcaster and camera operator

Illustration of a woman looking into camera on old-fashioned TV set

First Live Transatlantic TV
23rd July 1962: The first transmission with six monitors to Europe of television programmes from America via the Telstar satellite. (Photo by Midge Aylward/Keystone/Getty Images)

Vintage WW1 poster of a man removing his jacket preparing to fight
Vintage WW1 poster of a man removing his jacket, preparing to fight, and a newspaper with the headline, Huns Kill Women And Children! It reads, Tell That To The Marines!

Crowd at Times Square holding up Extras telling about the signing of the Armistice
November 7, 1918 - Crowd at Times Square, New York, holding up Extras telling about the signing of the Armistice. The Government report that the news was not true did not stop the celebration

Young woman lying on a sofa with an MP3 player, listening to music through headphones

Small umbrella on a hard drive, symbolic image for data protection

Girl reading on a tablet computer at home, Germany

Man sitting in armchair, reading newspaper

Husband and wife watching television

Man carrying portable television up steps, low section (B&W)
Archival image

Peace Before War
30th September 1938: News placards at Londons Westminster Station announce the terms of peace in Czechoslovakia as set down in the Munich Pact, only months before the outbreak of World War II

Marconi Station
July 1912: The Marconi wireless station at Poldhu, Cornwall. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Steel Mast
May 1919: A 450 foot steel mast at Marconis Station. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Strand In London
1909: Businesses on the Strand in London, including the offices of the Illustrated London News and The Daily Graphic. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Linophone Operators
1907: Workers setting up type with Linophones which are a combination of phonograph and linotype machinery. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Revelling Pups
4th February 1926: Music lovers partner up for their favourite dance programme on the wireless. (Photo by M. Fresco/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Express Corner
circa 1935: A corner of the Daily Express building on Fleet Street, London. (Photo by London Express/Getty Images)

Daily Express Office
circa 1935: The art-deco interior of the Daily Express office at Fleet Street, London, designed by architect Robert Atkinson. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Herbert Felton/Getty Images)

La Vache Enragee - The Enraged Cow

Newsstand
A soldier in Paris reading Picture Post at a newstand

The Great Blue Boar
A cartoon from The Weekly Show-up or Political, Satirical & General Humourist, 21st July 1832. A man marches through London with an effigy

Press Repression
Gendarmes arrive to seize printing presses in an attempt to limit freedom of expression during the July Revolution which deposed Charles X

Joseph Pulitzer
30th March 1872: Hungarian born American newspaper proprietor Joseph Pulitzer (1847 - 1911) shown in cartoon as the Leader of Liberal Republicanism in the St Louis Puck. Puck - pub

Tribune Building
circa 1920: Street view of The Tribune Building on Park Row, New York City, known as Newspaper Row. Designed by Richard Morris Hunt in 1873

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"The Media: A Journey Through Time and Influence" From the infamous "Death Of Cricket" to the birth of Fleet Street, it has always been a powerful force shaping our world. In 1882, The Sporting Times mock obituary sent shockwaves through cricket enthusiasts, forever changing the game's landscape. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter Maurice Toussaint's captivating poster advertising colonial recruitment during World War II. Its striking imagery reminds us of the media's ability to sway public opinion and rally support for causes. Leonetto Cappiello's iconic illustration of Victoria Arduino espresso coffee machine in 1922 showcases how advertisements became an art form in themselves. This fusion of creativity and commerce laid the foundation for modern marketing techniques that continue to captivate audiences today. The antique printing press stands as a testament to journalism's humble beginnings. It symbolizes countless hours spent meticulously crafting stories that would inform and inspire generations. Pirate Radio emerges as a rebellious chapter in media history, challenging conventional broadcasting norms from secret offshore locations. These renegades dared to defy censorship and gave voice to alternative perspectives. Shoe Lane becomes synonymous with journalistic excellence as it housed renowned newspaper offices like The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Times. This bustling street witnessed countless breaking news stories unfold before our eyes. A sheet of paper peeling away from a printing forme imprinted with ABC letters and an image of a flower captures both fragility and resilience within journalism. It serves as a reminder that even amidst technological advancements, print remains an integral part of storytelling. W H Smiths takes center stage as a trusted purveyor of knowledge throughout centuries—a sanctuary where readers could lose themselves in literature or discover new worlds within its walls. Old lead letters forming the word Podcast remind us how technology revolutionized media consumption once again—ushering in an era where anyone can share their thoughts with millions at just a click away.