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Daily Telegraph Office, Fleet Street 1913 BL22128_04
Filename: bl22128_004.jpg
Size: 4831 x 3897 (5.9MB)
Date: 26th July 2010
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
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Source: English Heritage Images
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Daily Telegraph Office, Fleet Street 1913 BL22128_04
DAILY TELEGRAPH OFFICE, Fleet Street, London. Interior view. The linotype room in the Daily Telegraph Office in the City of London. A linotype is a typesetting machine that is operated from a keyboard that casts an entire line as a piece of metal which is then used in the printing process. Photographed by Harry Bedford Lemere in 1913
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Step into the bustling world of the Daily Telegraph Office on Fleet Street, London, as captured in this photograph from 1913 by Harry Bedford Lemere. The image transports us back in time to an era of journalistic innovation and the dawn of modern printing technology. The heart of the Daily Telegraph's operations can be seen in this interior view, with the linotype room taking center stage. The linotype machine, a marvel of the time, revolutionized the typesetting process. Operated from a keyboard, it cast an entire line as a single piece of metal type, streamlining the production process and enabling faster turnaround times for newspapers. The room is filled with a palpable sense of energy and focus, as typists work diligently to set the day's news. The air is thick with the scent of ink and the sound of clattering keys, punctuated by the occasional thud as a fresh line of type is cast. The room's walls are adorned with shelves of typefaces, each waiting to be called upon to bring the news to life. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the inner workings of a major news organization during a pivotal moment in journalistic history. The linotype room at the Daily Telegraph Office stands as a testament to the ingenuity and determination of those who brought the news to the masses, paving the way for the modern media landscape we know today.
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