The typing pool

© Debbie Bray

The typing pool

Uploaded: November 17, 2015 15:55:14 | Entered: November 17, 2015 15:59:18

Description

In the war years, a rich English banker took his business from London to his family manor in the country to protect it from being bombed. This is the typing pool set up at Upton House, and the setting still remains today of that of the war period.

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 2.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 28.00 mm, Model: SLT-A99V

Comments

Ellen Hodges November 17, 2015

He wasn't going to let a war stop him! Fantastic capture and story to go with it Deb!! #1642857

Mary L. Olson level-deluxe November 17, 2015

Your choice of b/w is perfect for this image. Well done. #11400386

frank w. degenhardt November 17, 2015

Love this black and white and it was interesting to read about the steps taken to get the information out and in a safe place. It may look quite simple but I bet some of the most important information went out here. A beautiful retro look you got here Debbie. #11400395

Mary K. Robison November 18, 2015

Great choice of b&w to give this that historic look, Debbie. I wouldn't want to have worked in such an open, noisy space like that.
Smart banker, that fellow. While other businesses must have been blown to bits, with him it remained "business (and profit) as usual". Excellent capture! #11400419

John Benway November 18, 2015

Beautiful composition and tones Debbie. Perfect in B&W. #11400436

Douglas Pignet November 18, 2015

omg!! there is a step back in time. nicely done #11400442

Nancy L. Green level-classic November 18, 2015

How cool and how retro Deb, I do remember trying my hands at typing, I am much better now that I can easily correct my mistakes, WTG!! <>< #11400541

John Connolly November 18, 2015

You have captured a wonderful moment in time here Debbie! I love the tea cups on the trolley-very British! #11400613

Evy Johansen level-classic November 18, 2015

Awesome image, Debbie! #11400694

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 18, 2015

Fascinating, Debbie, and love your depiction of it. Lots to view, admire and ponder here, my friend.
#11400713

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 18, 2015

This is the perfect shot for black and white, Debbie! Super work! #11400733

Guy D. Biechele level-classic November 19, 2015

Wonderful image and presentation, Debbie! #11400883

Jill Odice level-classic November 19, 2015

Wonderful B/W work Debbie!I like how each desk is a bit different :-) #11400892

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic November 19, 2015

What a wonderful capture and great info, Deb. Love the B&W tones. #11400944

Chris Ebben November 20, 2015

I had cousins who worked in this sort of setting & it was just on TV in the "Cilla" special. Black & White really suits this wonderful image. What a great reminder=^..^= #11401345

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