Manchester Telegraph and Automatic Exchange System
TitleManchester Telegraph and Automatic Exchange System
ReferenceYA1999.2
CreatorGeneral Post Office
Date
1911-1930
Scope and ContentA small series of technical papers presented to professional bodies on the history and development of Manchester's telegraph system which was also used as an early system for raising the alarm in the event of a fire. The system established in 1910 It became known as the Manchester Fire Alarm System was installed by Post Office.
Also included in the series are a small number of booklets providing details of the Telegraph Branch and the Automatic Exchange run by Post Office Telephones from it's headquarters at Telephone House, Salford.
Also included in the series are a small number of booklets providing details of the Telegraph Branch and the Automatic Exchange run by Post Office Telephones from it's headquarters at Telephone House, Salford.
Extent0.01 linear metres
Physical descriptionGood
LanguageEnglish
Levelfonds
Repository nameScience and Industry Museum
SubjectTelecommunications, Telegraph History.
Conditions governing accessOpen access.
Conditions governing ReproductionCopies may be supplied in accordance with current copyright legislation and Science Museum Group terms and conditions.
