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  1. Birmingham Central Exchange in Newhall Street in 1922
    Birmingham Central Exchange in Newhall Street in 19221 of 9
  2. Birmingham's BT tower formerly known as the Post Office Tower and, before that the GPO Tower.
    Birmingham's BT tower formerly known as the Post Office Tower and, before that the GPO Tower.2 of 9
  3. Birmingham Trunk Toll Exchange in 1967
    Birmingham Trunk Toll Exchange in 19673 of 9
  4. Telephone House Newhall Street 1909
    Telephone House Newhall Street 19094 of 9
  5. A Birmingham lineman in the early days of telegraphy, the interior of the top hat was used as a receptacle for tools
    A Birmingham lineman in the early days of telegraphy, the interior of the top hat was used as a receptacle for tools5 of 9
  6. The Midland Exchange
    The Midland Exchange6 of 9
  7. Telephone operating school in Birmingham circa early 20th century
    Telephone operating school in Birmingham circa early 20th century7 of 9
  8. Birmingham HPO Telegraph School
    Birmingham HPO Telegraph School8 of 9
  9. Telephone House in Birmingham in 1954
    Telephone House in Birmingham in 19549 of 9
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