ENGLAND: Construction of new BBC transmission mast in the Midlands (1934)

BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)

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Construction of new transmitter mast for the BBC (British Broadcasting company) at Droitwich in the Midlands - ( transmitter went on air in September 6th 1934)


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( Unknown location but almost certainly Wychbold , Droitwich Spa , Midlands, England) - date before September 6th 1934)
the Midlands/ England

Men climbing transmitter mast . parts being wynched up mast / men climbing / view down to the ground / men working on mast

narrator saying the 700 ft masts of new BBC station are nearing completion and will carry aerial of new midland regional transmitter , weight of mast carried by 10 porclain insulators "
Background: Construction of new transmitter mast for the BBC (British Broadcasting company) at Droitwich in the Midlands - ( transmitter went on air in September 6th 1934)

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