Office Work Collection

Illustration showing women postal workers in the Sorting Room at the General Post Office in St Mary-le-Grand, London
5311167 Illustration showing women postal workers in the Sorting Room at the General Post Office in St Mary-le-Grand, London. 1879.; (add.info.: Date: 1879); Universal History Archive/UIG

King and Hutchings office and switchboard. 1st October 1958

Man monitoring traffic, Liverpool, 10th January 1964

Computer Centre at Barker and Dobson Confectioner, Liverpool, Circa 1970

1970s Computer Centre, Liverpool, Published 18th May 1979

Mr Morris talks with operators at new computer centre, Liverpool, Circa 1970

The Warehouse of Intendenza Generale in Turin with men in military uniform Turin. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Main public office of the Banca Commerciale in Florence Florence. Date of Photograph:1900

Banca Toscana di Credito, inside view of the office for the public Florence. Date of Photograph:1893

Interior of an airplane factory, in the propeller department. Date of Photograph:1918

Banca Commerciale of Firenze, office Florence. Date of Photograph:28/10/1900

Barbera print shop: director's office Florence. Date of Photograph:1900

Barbera print shop: the office with workers busy at work Florence. Date of Photograph:1900

Room in the Via Bufalini headquarters of the Banca Commerciale Italiana, Florence Florence. Date of Photograph:1912

Room with tools and workbenches, Villa Fagan, now the headquarters of the Bank of Credit Cooperative of Cambiano Florence Villa Fagan, viale Antonio Gramsci (gi viale Principe Eugenio)

Public Office, Credito Toscano, Pistoia. Pistoia Credito Toscano. Date of Photograph:1900 - 1910

Meeting room of the Banca Commerciale in Florence Florence. Date of Photograph:1900

Banca Toscana di Credito, the offices Florence. Date of Photograph:1893

Room in the "Credito Toscano" Bank, Pistoia. Pistoia Credito Toscano. Date of Photograph:1900 - 1910

Employees in the accounting office of the Luxardo company of Zara, producer of maraschino. Croatia Zara, Luxardo company. Date of Photograph:1910-1912 ca

The waiting room in the Fratelli Alinari photography firm, Via Nazionale, Florence Florence Historical Fratelli Alinari Establishment. Date of Photograph:1899

The large meeting room of the Banca Commerciale in Florence Florence. Date of Photograph:1900

Barbera print shop: inside view with office workers busy at work Florence. Date of Photograph:1895

Florence. The Ferragamo shoe workroom in Palazzo Feroni Florence Palazzo Feroni. Date of Photograph:1937

Public office, Credito Toscano, Prato Prato Credito Toscano. Date of Photograph:1900 - 1910

Workers in an office at the Credito Toscano in Florence Florence. Date of Photograph:1925 ca

Distributors offices in Bologna Bologna. Date of Photograph:1926

Offices of Mr. Bartalesi's shop, Palazzo Pucci (?), Florence Florence. Date of Photograph:1922

Office inside the Pedani tannery Tuscany. Date of Photograph:1920

King and Hutchings accountants office, Mr Gadsby seen here with his secretary. 1st October 1958

Ann Boardman aged 20, changes a tape reel on the computer, Circa 1970

Computer Services Centre Ltd, new centre in Long Lane, Aintree, Liverpool, Circa 1970. Invoices in process of being printed and ready to send out

Office Secretary, Studio Pix, 27th January 1978

The Newcastle Food Office, where staff were busy in December 1940 organising the issue of new ration books. 3rd December 1940

World War Two - Second World War - Busy scenes at Newcastle Food Control Office, when many householders made applications to change their retailers of rationed foods. 21st January 1941

Post World War Two - Second World War - Many thousands of ration books were unclaimed at St Jamess Church Hall, Newcastle, and some of them were being checked off in piles ready for issue

Post World War Two - Second World War - People exchange old ration books for new issues at the Ration Book Distribution Centre in St James Congregational Church Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle

Secretary taking dictation Smiling August 1955

Clocking On
An office worker punches her time card upon arrival at the office, circa 1930. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Office Staff at Paddington Station, c. 1920s
This image of an unknown office at Paddington Station was probably taken in the 1920s. It shows a number of women at work at desks and some are using typewriters at tables

World War Two - Second World War - Applicants for the new issue ration books and clothing cards at the Bath Lane Schools, Newcastle. 18th May, 1942

World War Two - Second World War - Voluntary workers prepare ration cards at the Food Control Office in Newcastle. 14th October, 1939

World War Two - Second World War - Staff attending to applicants at the Newcastle Food Control Office, Hood Street. 4th February, 1944

World War Two - Second World War - Teachers from Jarrow joined in the war effort by helping to prepare ration cards at Jarrow Town Hall. 11th October, 1939

Hands typing on a computer keyboard

The interior of the Trevillions Offices in Erith, London 1936

At work sign, artwork
At work sign. Artwork of sign depicting an office worker at his desk

Diary reminder, post-it note
Diary reminder. Post-it note placed on a diary to remind the diary owner not to forget an appointment

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"Capturing the Evolution of Office Work: From Traffic Monitoring to Computer Centers" Man monitoring traffic in Liverpool, 10th January 1964 - A diligent worker keeps a watchful eye on the bustling streets, ensuring smooth flow and order amidst the chaos. Computer Centre at Barker and Dobson Confectioner, Liverpool, Circa 1970 - Witnessing the birth of technological advancement within an unexpected setting, this confectionery-turned-computer center showcases innovation's ability to transform any space. 1970s Computer Centre, Liverpool, Published 18th May 1979 - Stepping into the future with rows of humming machines and flashing lights; this computer center epitomizes progress as it embraces cutting-edge technology. Mr Morris talks with operators at new computer centre, Liverpool, Circa 1970 - The visionary leader engages with his team at a state-of-the-art computer center; their collective efforts shaping a digital era that would revolutionize office work forever. Clocking On - Time is money. As employees dutifully punch their time cards upon arrival each day, punctuality becomes paramount in this meticulously organized office environment. King and Hutchings accountants office – Mr Gadsby seen here with his secretary - Behind every successful accountant lies an efficient secretary who ensures seamless operations through meticulous organization and unwavering support. King and Hutchings office and switchboard. 1st October 1958 - In an era before computers dominated offices worldwide, skilled switchboard operators connected calls seamlessly while maintaining composure amidst ringing telephones. Computer Services Centre Ltd. , new centre in Long Lane Aintree, Liverpool circa 1970 – Enter the realm of endless possibilities as modern machinery fills this newly established computer center; paving the way for boundless potential in data processing and analysis. Ann Boardman aged twenty changes a tape reel on the computer, Circa 1970.