12/11/2023
On this , we pay tribute to the Cable and Wireless staff who served with unwavering dedication, connecting the world during times of conflict and peace. Their vital work in maintaining global communications played a crucial role in history.
This grand memorial, dedicated to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the First World War, stood proudly in the foyer of the company's headquarters at Electra House, London.
On the final night of the devastating London Blitz, May 10 1941, Electra House was struck by a barrage of bombs, resulting in significant and severe damage.
