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...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
John Logie Baird & Television broadcast
Crossing the River by Brian Cookson points out that the 18th of June was a bridge-heavy day for Prince Albert Victor in 1887 - he opened ...
The stone plaque is laid into the pavement.
Marx lived at no 41 but this whole area has been redeveloped since Marx's time. And no, we have no idea what the strange pillar object is...
Frank Gilbert Crichlow, 1932 - 2010, human rights campaigner, community organiser and restauranteur. Founded Mangrove Restaurant. Co-fo...
English Heritage John Groom, 1845 - 1919, philanthropist, who founded workshops for disabled girls nearby, lived here.
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