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Telecommunications Heritage Group

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Membership Benefits / Rates. Strowger is an electromechanical telephone switching system, known by the name Strowger in Britain and some English-speaking territories, and as 'step' or Step-by-Step (SxS) in North America. Although obsolescent now, it was once the most widely used telephone switching technology in the world. Photo by Dave Milner. How do you pronounce STROWGER? The 'ow' is as in lower, not as in power. The G is pronounced as a J. Not all racks are Light Straw! I remember well, being in an e...

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Telecommunications Heritage Group

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Membership Benefits / Rates. The restoration of a kiosk. On 9th June 1981, a red K6 was installed on the ground floor display area of the Telecom Technology Showcase in Baynard House, Blackfriars, London. Twenty years later, on 25th September 2001, it was destined for removal to a more appropriate setting, with the National Kiosk Collection at Avoncroft. Here we describe the end of an era: The Last Call at Blackfriars. Under BT's 2001 heritage project " Connected-Earth. The best of the exhibits will be l...

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THG Events

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Membership Benefits / Rates. The THG has a long standing history of holding very popular swapmeets in a variety of good locations, the pictures below may be just what you need to tempt you into joining us. Over the years some venues have been more popular so we tend to gravitate towards these, but if you have any suggestions for other locations then please do get in touch. What is a swapmeet? And "I'm new to the THG, I don't know anyone else. How will I know who to swap things with? Reproduction cords of...

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Telecoms

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Membership Benefits / Rates. Peter Walker gave a talk on Crossbar switching at the THG’s AGM in 2000. He has now converted the talk into print. In this article, Peter describes the principles of Crossbar switching and the history of the system. Read more: Crossbar Switching Systems. The restoration of a kiosk. Here we describe the end of an era: The Last Call at Blackfriars. Read more: The restoration of a kiosk. Read more: Electromechanical switching systems. Constitution of the Telecommunications Herit...

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Telecoms Websites

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Membership Benefits / Rates. The BT Digital Archives. THG publishes four A4 sized Journals each year, packed with news and articles that are written by our members, for our members. Constitution of the Telecommunications Heritage Group. 1 Name: The Name of the Group shall be The Telecommunications Heritage Group, hereinafter referred to as the THG. Please use the contact form. Is Free Software released under the GNU General Public License.

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Publications

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Membership Benefits / Rates. The Telecommunications Heritage Journal is a high quality THG publication that is produced on a quarterly basis and is posted to the worldwide membership. The Journal has evolved over the years to be an A4 magazine with regular features, contributions from members, useful contact information, plus sections on help and advice, who's who and the Market Place - a trading hotspot. All of the content is supplied by the membership, and any submissions are gratefully received. Pleas...

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Membership Benefits / Rates

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Membership Benefits / Rates. Membership Benefits and Rates. Only THG members have the following:. Four high-quality journals posted to you each year*. An electronic on-line version of the journal. The ability to ask telecoms-related questions and discuss our hobby using a dedicated Yahoogroup online. Access to other members' profiles (depending on their privacy settings) on our membership website. Access to a further discussion forum (hosted on our membership website). Membership Benefits / Rates. Please...

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About THG

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Membership Benefits / Rates. About THG (and how to join). Quite a few museums and preservation bodies have close links with the group and these can be discovered in the Days Out and Links sections. The THG aims to educate future generations as to the marvellous inventions of the past and to retain knowledge and skills that might otherwise be lost while having some fun in the process. How can I join? Constitution of the Telecommunications Heritage Group. 1 Name: The Name of the Group shall be The Telecomm...

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How to Join

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Membership Benefits / Rates. About THG (and how to join). Quite a few museums and preservation bodies have close links with the group and these can be discovered in the Days Out and Links sections. The THG aims to educate future generations as to the marvellous inventions of the past and to retain knowledge and skills that might otherwise be lost while having some fun in the process. How can I join? Constitution of the Telecommunications Heritage Group. 1 Name: The Name of the Group shall be The Telecomm...

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Places to Visit

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Membership Benefits / Rates. Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings. Last Updated on 06 October 2012. Avoncroft is a fascinating museum of historic buildings spanning seven centuries, rescued from imminent destruction and carefully rebuilt timber by timber or brick by brick on a beautiful open-air site in the north of Worcestershire. Their address is Avoncroft Museum, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, B60 4JR. Visit their website here. Read more: Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings. Please use the contact form.