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Cooke, Wheatstone needle telegraph used on the Yarmouth and Norwich Railway, 1845
3479950 Cooke, Wheatstone needle telegraph used on the Yarmouth and Norwich Railway, 1845; (add.info.: Cooke, Wheatstone needle telegraph used on the Yarmouth and Norwich Railway, 1845.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38473418
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1840s Announcement Announcements Cooke Message Messages Messenger Motion Telegraph Telegraph Table Telegraph Telegraphy Telegraphing Telegraphist Telegraphs Telegraphy Transmitting Wheatstone
20x30 inch Poster Print
Step into history with our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints! This stunning image from Bridgeman Images shows a rare glimpse of the Cooke, Wheatstone needle telegraph in use on the Yarmouth and Norwich Railway back in 1845. A fascinating piece of communication technology that played a crucial role in shaping modern transportation - now beautifully preserved for your wall.
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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 51.4cm x 76.8cm (20.2" x 30.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the Cooke, Wheatstone needle telegraph used on the Yarmouth and Norwich Railway in 1845. The intricate design of this early form of communication technology is a testament to the ingenuity of its creators, Sir William Fothergill Cooke and Sir Charles Wheatstone.
In an era before smartphones and instant messaging, telegraphs played a crucial role in transmitting messages across vast distances with remarkable speed. The sight of the needle moving back and forth on the telegraph table must have been a marvel to behold for those witnessing it in action.
The Yarmouth and Norwich Railway was at the forefront of technological advancements during this time period, utilizing cutting-edge communication systems like this one to improve efficiency and safety along its tracks. It's fascinating to imagine the important announcements and messages that were relayed through this very device as trains whizzed by on their journeys between Yarmouth and Norwich.
As we gaze upon this historical artifact frozen in time, we are reminded of how far we've come in terms of communication technology. Yet there is something undeniably charming about the simplicity and elegance of these early telegraphs that continues to captivate us today.
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