In 1926 in this house John Logie Baird, 1888 - 1946, first demonstrated television.
London County Council
W1, Frith Street, 22
Two plaques to the same event, one British and one American.
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John Logie Baird and TV demonstration
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Born in "The Lodge" in Helensburgh, near Glasgow. Inventor of mechanical tele...
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John Logie Baird and TV demonstration
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John Logie Baird and TV demonstration
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