Broadcasting Collection (page 7)

Ploughing, sowing, and harrowing, c1300-1340, (c1900-1920). Scenes from the Luttrell Psalter. A print from Art History and Literature Illustrations, by Jessie Noakes, Virtue and Co, (London)

Le Semeur, c1850, (1913). Artist: Jean Francois Millet
Le Semeur, c1850, (1913). A print from The Connoissevr, London, 1913

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Mr Punch thanking Marconi for wireless telegraphy which was saving lives at sea, 1913. Artist: Leonard Raven-Hill
Mr Punch thanking Marconi for wireless telegraphy which was saving lives at sea, 1913. Marconi (1874-1937) discovered a way in which waves could be used to send messages from one place to another

Guglielmo Marconi, Italian physicist and inventor and pioneer of wireless telegraphy, 1906. Marconi (1874-1937) discovered a way in which waves could be used to send messages from one place to

Mobile radio station used by Marconi, 1900. Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937), an Italian physicist and inventor, was the first to send radio signals across the Atlantic

French agriculture; sowing seed broadcast, late 18th century. From an edition of 17th century French poet Jean de la Fontaines Fables

Max Beerbohm (1872-1956), British writer and caricaturist, 1901. Artist: Laurence Houseman
Max Beerbohm (1872-1956), British writer and caricaturist, 1901. Beerbohm succeeded George Bernard Shaw as theatre critic of The Saturday Review in 1898

Crop rotation: sowing seed broadcast, 1855. Crop rotation is the practice of growing different crops alternately on the same patch of ground over a cycle of several years in order to protect

French citizens listening to a broadcast by Vichy deputy premier Admiral Darlan, 23 May, 1941
French citizens listening to a broadcast by Vichy deputy premier Admiral Francois Darlan, 23 May, 1941

Agriculture, 1751-1780. Ploughing, rolling and harrowing using horses, sowing seed broadcast and with Abbe Soumilles seed drill (Fig 4). Fig 1 is a type of plough invented by Jethro Tull

Ploughing and harrowing with horses and sowing seed broadcast, 1762. In the background is a postmill for grinding corn. From La Nouvelle Maison Rustique (8th edition). (Paris, 1762)

Ploughing with oxen, sowing seed broadcast and harrowing, 18th century. In the background agricultural tools are being made from wood

Farmer sowing seed broadcast, 1881. Artist: Randolph Caldecott
Farmer sowing seed broadcast, 1881. The horses in the background are pulling a harrow to draw earth over the seed

JB Priestley, British novelist, playwright, essayist and broadcaster, c1927. Joseph Boynton Priestley (1894-1984) was born in Bradford in Yorkshire and educated at Cambridge

John Logie Baird (1888-1946), Scottish electrical engineer and pioneer of television, 1920s. Baird giving an early television ( Seeing by wireless ) demonstration

Ernest Rutherford broadcasting during a home visit to New Zealand in 1926. In 1908 Rutherford (1871-1937), New Zealand atomic physicist

John Logie Bairds first television demonstration, 1926. Photograph taken from the screen of his first Televisor

Winston Churchill in BBC radio broadcast, 1940
Winston Churchill in a BBC radio broadcast in 1940. The back of the photograph states he is, " the broadcaster whose voice inspired the civilised world

1S91 Radar for the SA-6 Gainful missile system
1S91 (SURN vehicle, NATO designation Straight Flush) with the radar for the SA-6 Gainful system, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic

Queen Elizabeth II making Christmas broadcast
H. M. The Queen seated at the microphone making her Christmas broadcast from Government House, Auckland in 1953. Date: 1953

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The office blocks and TV studios of MediacityUK at night at Salford Quays

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MediacityUK at night in Salford Quays

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MediacityUK reflected in Salford Quays at twilight

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MediaCityUK by night at Salford Quays

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"Broadcasting: A Journey through the Waves of Communication" Step aboard the Pirate Radio ship, where rebellion met melody on the Essex coast. Radio Caroline, a symbol of freedom and defiance, defied conventional norms to bring music to the masses. In another corner history, Radio London made waves along the Essex coast. Its vibrant energy resonated with listeners who craved an alternative sound. While radio ruled the airwaves, television emerged as a visual medium captivating audiences across Britain. From Alexandra Palace to Television Centre, these iconic landmarks became gateways into new realms of entertainment and information. The soothing voice of David Attenborough echoed through our screens as he unveiled nature's wonders. This British naturalist brought us closer to wildlife than ever before, inspiring generations to cherish and protect our planet. Behind every successful broadcast lies meticulous planning and innovation. The BBC Broadcasting House stood tall as a hub for creativity and excellence since 1935. It served as a beacon for journalism that informed and educated millions worldwide. From Archie Andrews' comedic antics to Peter Brough's ventriloquism mastery and Vera Lynn's enchanting melodies - these beloved figures graced our radios with their talent, bringing joy into countless homes across Britain. At the heart of it all was technology - tape recorders revolutionized how we captured sound forever. With each click of its buttons, memories were preserved in time; stories waiting patiently to be shared once more. And let us not forget Bonzo adding his unique flair by introducing a fifth member to any quartet. His playful spirit reminded us that even within structured broadcasts, there is room for unexpected surprises that make life all the more colorful. Through pirate ships sailing against conformity or renowned broadcasters shaping cultural landscapes - broadcasting has been an ever-evolving force connecting people near and far. It continues to shape our world today by bridging gaps between communities while celebrating diversity in all its forms.