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Framed Print : BBC Transmitter Control Desk, Holme Moss JLP01_05_01_087
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BBC Transmitter Control Desk, Holme Moss JLP01_05_01_087
Holme Moss BBC Transmitter, Holme Moss, Holme Valley, Kirklees, West Yorkshire. View showing a man working the control desk in the ancillary building for the BBC transmitter mast at Holme Moss. c.1951. John Laing Collection
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Media ID 11500985
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Broadcasting Communication People Work Television
22"x18" Modern Frame
Step into the past with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection. This captivating image, sourced from the Historic England Archive, showcases the BBC Transmitter Control Desk at Holme Moss, a significant piece of broadcasting history. Witness the intricate details of the ancillary building's interior, as a dedicated engineer works diligently at the control desk, ensuring the smooth transmission of BBC programs to the Holme Valley in West Yorkshire. Bring this piece of nostalgic charm into your home or office and relive the golden era of broadcasting. Order your Framed Print of Holme Moss BBC Transmitter Control Desk today.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: A Man at Work: BBC Transmitter Control Desk, Holme Moss, 1951 This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a moment in time at the Holme Moss BBC Transmitter in West Yorkshire, as a dedicated engineer focuses intently on the control desk in the ancillary building. The image, taken around 1951, offers a rare glimpse into the world of early television broadcasting, showcasing the intricate technology and the people behind the scenes. The Holme Moss Transmitter, located in the picturesque Holme Valley, was a crucial part of the BBC's broadcasting infrastructure during the post-war era. This transmitter, which still stands today, played a significant role in bringing television signals to the North of England and parts of Scotland. The man in the photograph is engrossed in his work, adjusting knobs and studying the various dials and meters on the control desk. His focused expression and the seriousness of the environment around him underscore the importance of his role in ensuring a consistent and reliable broadcast. The ancillary building, filled with the hum of machinery and the soft glow of the control room lights, serves as a testament to the technological prowess and dedication of the BBC's engineering team during this period. As the world transitioned from radio to television, the Holme Moss Transmitter and its team of engineers played a vital role in bringing the magic of live television into people's homes. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the human element behind the technological marvels that shaped our media landscape.
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