Plaque

BBC School Radio

Erection date: 12/5/2009

Inscription

City of Westminster
Home of BBC School Radio, 1952 - 1993, pioneer of education for children through radio broadcasting.

Plaque unveiled by the then Mayor of Westminster, Louise Hyams.

Site: BBC School Radio (1 memorial)

W1, Portland Place, 1

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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