John Logie Baird Collection

The original television apparatus used by Baird. His first demonstration of true television was on 27th January 1926
1578791 The original television apparatus used by Baird. His first demonstration of true television was on 27th January 1926.; (add.info.: The original television apparatus used by John Logie Baird)

John L Baird seated before a television transmitter (b / w photo)
6006381 John L Baird seated before a television transmitter (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John L Baird seated before a television transmitter)

People watching an early television broadcast, c1930, (1933). Creator: Unknown
People watching an early television broadcast, c1930, (1933). Television! By the genius of James L. Baird, sight as well as sound was successfully broadcast in 1930. One of the pioneer experiments

John Logie Baird watching the first play to be televised, 14 July 1930, (1935). Creator: Unknown
John Logie Baird watching the first play to be televised, 14 July 1930, (1935). Mr. John L. Baird watching Pirandellos The Man with the Flower in his Mouth, the first play to be televised

John Logie Baird, 1888 - 1946. Scottish Engineer And Inventor Of The Worlds First Practical, Publicly Demonstrated Television System. Seen Here Watching The First Televised Play In 1930

People watching an early television transmission, c1920s. Developed by Scottish inventor. John Logie Baird (1888-1946), television was first successfully broadcast in 1924

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

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

John Logie Baird, caricature
John Logie Baird (1888-1946). Caricature of the British electrical engineer, inventor and television pioneer John Logie Baird, sitting in an armchair and holding a TV remote control

John Logie Baird, British inventor C014 / 0125
John Logie Baird (1888-1946), British electrical engineer, inventor and television pioneer. Following much experimentation, Baird developed a crude TV apparatus in 1922

John Logie Baird, Scottish engineer
John Logie Baird (1888-1946), Scottish engineer. Baird is most famous for inventing the worlds first working television system

Phonovision, 1920s video disc, coloured photograph. This is a standard 78 rpm (revolutions per minute) gramophone disc, used by the Scottish engineer John Logie Baird (1888-1946)

1920s television system, diagram. This is the television system used by the Scottish engineer John Logie Baird (1888-1946), and first demonstrated in 1926

Baird Televisor, early television set. One commercial form of the Baird Televisor for home use. Behind the grill on the left is a loud speaker

Baird demonstrating his television, 1920s
Baird demonstrating his television. Coloured photograph of the Scottish engineer John Logie Baird (1888-1946) operating one of his early television systems

John Logie Baird, British inventor
John Logie Baird (1888-1946), British electrical engineer, inventor and television pioneer. Baird was educated in Glasgow, Scotland

Baird inventing his television, 1920s
Baird inventing his television. Coloured photograph of the Scottish engineer John Logie Baird (1888-1946) constructing one of his early television systems

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John Logie Baird, a Scottish engineer and inventor, is widely recognized as the pioneer of television. In this black and white photo, we see him seated before a television transmitter, his eyes filled with determination and excitement for what he is about to achieve. It was through his relentless efforts that the world witnessed the first practical and publicly demonstrated television system. In another captivating image from 1933, we witness people gathered around their televisions, eagerly watching an early broadcast. The wonderment in their eyes reflects the groundbreaking nature of Baird's invention. He had successfully brought entertainment into people's homes like never before. Baird himself experienced this marvel firsthand when he watched the first-ever televised play on July 14th, 1930. His expression reveals a mix of pride and awe as he witnesses history being made right before his eyes. The impact of Baird's work can be seen in yet another photograph from the 1920s where people are engrossed in an early television transmission. This technological breakthrough revolutionized communication by allowing individuals to connect visually across vast distances. Born in 1888, John Logie Baird dedicated his life to pushing boundaries and challenging conventional norms. His passion for electrical engineering led him to conduct his first television demonstration in 1926 – a pivotal moment that paved the way for future advancements in broadcasting technology. Baird's contributions were not limited to just one era; throughout the entire decade of the 1920s, he tirelessly worked towards perfecting his invention. His commitment paid off when he unveiled a practical television system that would forever change how society consumed information and entertainment. Today, we remember John Logie Baird as an extraordinary individual who dared to dream big and turned those dreams into reality. His legacy lives on as modern-day televisions continue to evolve based on principles laid down by this visionary Scottish engineer.