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Expansion of telephone service in Otley brought lightning fears
125 years ago The rapid extension of the telephone in Otley, and its introduction into private houses and offices has created a new element of danger. It is well known that a telegraph wire acts to some extent as a lightning rod and is often charged with powerful currents of electricity during the passage of a thunderstorm or electrically charged cloud. read more
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