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Collection of objects and archives donated by BT Connected Earth.

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Category:
Telecommunications
Object Number:
Y2003.22
Materials:
wood, plastic, metal and leather
Measurements:
Overall: 2150 mm x 1190 mm x 1765 mm,
type:
collection of objects and archives
credit:
Gift of British Telecommunications plc

Parts

Telephone 706 CB

Telephone 706 CB

Telephone 706 CB, made by the General Post Office, Cwmcarn, 1970.

On the back of the phone label says: 706 CB, GPO FDi, Batch sampled FWR 70/2.

Measurements:
Overall: 130 mm x 220 mm x 260 mm,
Object Number:
Y2003.22.163 dup 1
type:
table telephone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Telephone Exchange Ringing Machine Telephone exchange ringing machine R2, 50v DC powered

Telephone Exchange Ringing Machine

Telephone exchange ringing machine R2, 50v DC powered, 75v AC output.

Made by Walter Jones & Co. (Engineers) Ltd, Sydenham, 1939

Measurements:
overall: 380 mm x 370 mm x 680 mm,
Materials:
iron and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y2003.22.12
type:
manual telephone exchange ringer
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Telephone Exchange Ringing Machine Telephone exchange ringing machine R2

Telephone Exchange Ringing Machine

Telephone exchange ringing machine R2, 230v AC mains driven; 75v AC output.

Made by Walter Jones & Co. (Engineers) Ltd, Sydenham, 1939.

Measurements:
overall: 400 mm x 440 mm x 1130 mm,
Materials:
iron and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y2003.22.13
type:
manual telephone exchange ringer
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Tester AT5422 made by Sifam Ltd Tester AT5422 made by Sifam Ltd, c

Tester AT5422 made by Sifam Ltd

Tester AT5422 made by Sifam Ltd, c.1930

Measurements:
Overall: 480 mm x 200 mm x 360 mm,
Object Number:
Y2003.22.19
type:
automatic telephone exchange cord test
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Clock pulse sub unit for telephone master clock

Clock pulse sub unit for telephone master clock

Clock pulse sub unit for telephone exchange master clock, 1981

Measurements:
Overall: 120 mm x 250 mm x 235 mm, 3.02 kg
Object Number:
Y2003.22.21
type:
manual telephone exchange pulsing clock
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Paper-tape telegraph reader No 161

Paper-tape telegraph reader No 161

Paper-tape telegraph reader No 161, made by Creed & Co. Ltd, London. c.1930.

Measurements:
Overall: 210 mm x 280 mm x 380 mm, 14 kg
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y2003.22.31
type:
telegraph receiver
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
BT portable computer BT portable computer, with VT52 terminal emulator

BT portable computer

BT portable computer, with VT52 terminal emulator, associated with TXB4 electronic exchanges, made by Microscribe Ltd, Cwmbran, 1983. User manual inside the box.

Measurements:
Overall: 45 mm x 185 mm x 195 mm,
Object Number:
Y2003.22.35
type:
portable microcomputer
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Plessey Vutel Terminal (SC) Mk 1 Plessey Vutel Terminal (SC) Mk 1 Plessey Vutel Terminal (SC) Mk 1 Plessey Vutel Terminal (SC) Mk 1 Vutel terminal (SC) Mk 1 made by Plessey Office Systems Ltd in

Plessey Vutel Terminal (SC) Mk 1

Vutel terminal (SC) Mk 1, with power adapter, made by Plessey Office Systems Ltd in 1982.

Measurements:
video telephone: 175 mm x 313 mm x 330 mm,
power pack: 116 mm x 110 mm x 137 mm,
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y2003.22.37
type:
telephone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Linesman's Test Telephone Linesman's test telephone No

Linesman's Test Telephone

Linesman's test telephone No. 280 made by the General Post Office in 1965.

Measurements:
overall: 95 mm x 100 mm x 310 mm,
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y2003.22.45
type:
telephone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Telephone testing set

Telephone testing set

Testing set consists of small wooden box and plinth with motor and cables. ‘Evershed’s testing set’-metal plaque on box. Trademark No: 257672.

‘Megger’ testing set made by Evershed c.1950.

Measurements:
Overall: 240 mm x 260 mm x 770 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) , plastic (unidentified) and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y2003.22.51
type:
telephone tester. megger
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Resistance test box made by Gambrell Brothers and Co. Ltd

Resistance test box made by Gambrell Brothers and Co. Ltd

Resistance test box made by Gambrell Brothers and Co. Ltd, London, c.1950

Measurements:
Overall: 125 mm x 125 mm x 215 mm, 1.84 kg
Object Number:
Y2003.22.73
type:
telephone tester, fault locator
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Power switchboard circuit breaker Power switchboard circuit breaker

Power switchboard circuit breaker

Power switchboard circuit breaker, made by the the Record Electrical Co. Ltd, Broadheath, c.1950.

Measurements:
Overall: 330 mm x 310 mm x 130 mm,
Object Number:
Y2003.22.78
type:
manual telephone exchange switching equipment
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Precision test unit by H. Tinsley & Co. Precision test unit by H. Tinsley & Co., London, c

Precision test unit by H. Tinsley & Co.

Precision test unit by H. Tinsley & Co., London, c.1920

Measurements:
Overall: 260 mm x 930 mm x 2000 mm,
Object Number:
Y2003.22.85
type:
telephone tester, measuring set
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Picture receiver type D-356-B

Picture receiver type D-356-B

Picture receiver type D-356-B, made by Muirhead-Jarvis, c.1950.

Measurements:
overall: 1280 mm x 540 mm x 920 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y2003.22.91
type:
picture receiver
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Wall-mounted telephone

Wall-mounted telephone

Wall-mounted telephone, made by the British L. M. Ericsson Manufacturing Co. Ltd, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, c. 1900.

Measurements:
720 mm x 280 mm x 240 mm,
Object Number:
Y2003.22.93
type:
wall telephone
Jubilee 700 series telephone

Jubilee 700 series telephone

Blue QEII Silver Jubilee 700 Series telephone, 1977.

Measurements:
overall: 155 mm x 145 mm x 225 mm, 1.7 kg
Materials:
metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y2003.22.95
type:
table telephone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ivory telephone set 107/ 625 Ivory telephone set 107/ 625, made in the 1960s

Ivory telephone set 107/ 625

Ivory telephone set 107/ 625, made in the 1960s.

Measurements:
overall: 160 mm x 270 mm x 265 mm,
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y2003.22.96
type:
telephone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Statesman Telephone 9111A Statesman telephone 9111A, made in 1987

Statesman Telephone 9111A

Statesman telephone 9111A, with wall bracket, made in 1987.

Measurements:
wall bracket: 74 mm x 137 mm x 167 mm,
telephone: 110 mm x 143 mm x 245 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y2003.22.97
type:
telephone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Dummy telephone type 722F Dummy telephone type 722F, made by the General Post Office

Dummy telephone type 722F

Dummy telephone type 722F, made by the General Post Office, Cwmcarn, 1972.

Measurements:
Overall: 110 mm x 190 mm x 110 mm,
Materials:
plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y2003.22.99
type:
table telephone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ericofon telephone

Ericofon telephone

Ericofon Model 600 Type SR1007B telephone, made by Telefonaktiebolaget L. M. Ericsson, Sweden, c.1980.

Measurements:
overall: 215 mm x 115 mm x 100 mm,
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y2003.22.101
type:
table telephone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Viscount 9501R Telephone Viscount 9501R Telephone

Viscount 9501R Telephone

A Viscount push-button 9501R, manufactured by Standard Telephones & Cables Limited, and used by the Liverpool International Garden Festival in 1984, whcih was held between 2 May and 14 October.

Measurements:
Overall: 78 mm x 142 mm x 225 mm,
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y2003.22.102
type:
telephone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
700 Series table telephone

700 Series table telephone

Typical 700 Series table telephone, made by STC Consumer Electronics, Cwmcarn, Wales, c.1965.

Measurements:
overall: 130 mm x 120 mm x 150 mm, 1.3 kg
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y2003.22.107
type:
table telephone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Wooden 'Système Ader' Table Telephone Wooden 'Système Ader' table telephone made by La Société

Wooden 'Système Ader' Table Telephone

Wooden 'Système Ader' table telephone made by La Société Generale des Téléphones, France, c.1910.

Measurements:
main body: 186 mm x 225 mm x 134 mm,
Materials:
wood (unidentified) , metal (unknown) and textile
Object Number:
Y2003.22.108
type:
telephone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Type 121 wall telephone, made by the Automatic Electric Company Type 121 wall telephone, made by the Automatic Electric Company Type 121 wall telephone, made by the Automatic Electric Company Type 121 wall telephone, made by the Automatic Electric Company

Type 121 wall telephone, 1912

Type 121 wall telephone, made by the Automatic Electric Company, Chicago, United States, 1912.

More

This type of telephone was used with Britain's first automatic telephone exchange, installed at Epsom in 1912. It was made by the Automatic Electric Company, of Chicago, USA. Users could choose between a wall telephone, like this one, or a candlestick design.

Measurements:
Overall: 220 mm x 145 mm x 225 mm, 2.7 kg
Materials:
wood (unidentified) , metal (unknown) , plastic (unidentified) and textile
Object Number:
Y2003.22.109
type:
telephone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Model SR1002A Contempra Telephone Model SR1002A Contempra (Brown) table telephone

Model SR1002A Contempra Telephone

Model SR1002A Contempra (Brown) table telephone, made by GEC-AEI Telecommunications, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, and issued by Post Office Telecommunications in 1979.

Measurements:
overall: 90 mm x 140 mm x 233 mm, 1.45 kg
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y2003.22.111
type:
table telephone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Bakelite wall telephone

Bakelite wall telephone

Bakelite magneto granular wall telephone

Object Number:
Y2003.22.112
type:
wall telephone
Distribution file box.

Distribution file box.

Distribution file box.

Measurements:
Overall: 380 mm x 255 mm x 230 mm,
Materials:
wood and metal
Object Number:
Y2003.22.146
type:
telephone distribution file box
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Telephone power unit 50A, 1961 Telephone power unit 50A

Telephone power unit 50A, 1961

Telephone power unit 50A, 1961

Measurements:
Overall: 180 mm x 190 mm x 300 mm,
Object Number:
Y2003.22.147
type:
automatic telephone exchange, power equipment
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Bridge Megger resistence tester made by Evershed and Vignoles Bridge Megger resistence tester made by Evershed and Vignoles

Bridge Megger resistence tester made by Evershed and Vignoles

Bridge Megger resistence tester made by Evershed and Vignoles, Chiswick, c.1950, with plastic tube.

Measurements:
Overall: 170 mm x 200 mm x 300 mm,
Object Number:
Y2003.22.148
type:
telephone tester, megger
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Teleprinter No. 15 test set Teleprinter No. 15 test set, made by Creed and Co

Teleprinter No. 15 test set

Teleprinter No. 15 test set, made by Creed and Co. Ltd, London, c.1950

Measurements:
Overall: 1270 mm x 510 mm x 870 mm,
Materials:
steel (metal) and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y2003.22.153
type:
teleprinter tester
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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