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The Telephoto room at the Daily Mirror Holborn offices in central London
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The Telephoto room at the Daily Mirror Holborn offices in central London
The Telephoto room at the Daily Mirror Holborn offices in central London. Photographs were received as well as transmitted over the public telephone network in as little time as 8 minutes, which for 1961 was fast. Today images are emailed in seconds.
Seen in the background is Telephoto Technician Bernard Coster who along with Guy Bartholomew developed one of the first telephoto machines to be used in the British media.
The Daily Mirror was the first newspaper in Britain to use picture telegraphy in 1907
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
Media ID 21286969
© Mirrorpix
1961 Communication Computers Machinery Media Newspapers Offices Publishing Technicians Technology Telephone
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This print takes us back to the 1960s, offering a glimpse into the bustling Telephoto room at the Daily Mirror Holborn offices in central London. In an era when technology was rapidly advancing, this room served as a hub for transmitting and receiving photographs over the public telephone network. Astonishingly, images could be sent in as little as eight minutes - an impressive feat for 1961. The focal point of this image is Telephoto Technician Bernard Coster, standing amidst a sea of machinery and wires. Alongside him stands Guy Bartholomew, both pioneers responsible for developing one of the first telephoto machines used by British media outlets. Their groundbreaking work revolutionized communication within the industry. It's fascinating to compare these early methods with today's lightning-fast digital processes. Nowadays, we can effortlessly email images within seconds - a stark contrast to the time-consuming procedures required just decades ago. This photograph also serves as a reminder of The Daily Mirror's rich history in embracing new technologies. As early as 1907, they became Britain's first newspaper to utilize picture telegraphy. This forward-thinking approach cemented their position at the forefront of media innovation. As we reflect on this snapshot from Memory Lane Prints, it becomes evident how far we have come in terms of communication technology and its impact on various industries such as publishing and media.
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