Opened as the Maida Vale roller skating palace and club. Demolished and rebuilt in 1933/34, It now comprises seven studios and is used for recording a large variety of music and other programmes for BBC radio.
June 2018: The BBC are to close the studios and move its live music base to Stratford, East London.
August 2023: BBC sells historic Maida Vale Studios in London.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Maida Vale Studios
Maida Vale Studios, home of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the Radiophonic Wo...
In existence before 1066. Richard II formalised the structure. At that time they were 12 in number but are now down to three, responsible for singing services and organising large and small scale...
Building, Music / songs, Politics & Administration, Religion
Choir-master and hymn-writer. Born Kidderminster. Died at home in Pimlico.
Composer. Born Halle, Germany. Became Kapellmeister to the Elector of Hanover, soon to become George I of Great Britain. Moved to London in 1712. A governor of the Foundling Hospital. Moved into ...
Successful pop career in a family band, the Dooleys, in the 70s & 80s.
