From this site John Logie Baird broadcast the first television programme in Great Britain on the 30 September 1929.
The Royal Television Society
WC2, Long Acre, 132
The plaque is on number 132 but Seven Dials and Research Gate say his flat/studio was at number 133, to the left (west) of the site of the plaque.
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John Logie Baird & Television broadcast
See Londonist's excellent post How Television Was Invented In London. We love...
Born in "The Lodge" in Helensburgh, near Glasgow. Inventor of mechanical tele...
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John Logie Baird & Television broadcast
While almost devoid of decorative elements this plaque is extremely legible and long-lasting with lettering that is a pleasure to read (n...
We are familiar with the "pensioner crosses road" syndrome in local newspapers but this is our first sighting of it in a plaque.
Plaque unveiled by Sir Steve Bullock, Mayor of Lewisham.
This theatre was founded in 1897 by Herbert Tree, actor, and directed by him until his death, 1917.
The plaque was unveiled by actor/singer Peter Straker and the Reverend Michael King, son of Sam King, who was one of the founders of the ...
