The Era When Anyone Could Get Churchill and Olivier On the Phone ; Early Directories Reveal the Rich and Famous Were Happy to Be Listed

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Summary

IF you wanted to get in contact with Jude Law or Tony Blair, there would be no point looking in the phone book.

For they and almost all top politicians and A-list actors ensure their home numbers are ex- directory to protect their privacy.

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The Era When Anyone Could Get Churchill and Olivier On the Phone ; Early Directories Reveal the Rich and Famous Were Happy to Be Listed

But unthinkable as it is today many public figures were once happy to have their numbers listed for all to see.

The accessibility of the rich and fa...