Pirate Radio Collection

The pirate radio station Radio London seen here moored 12 miles off the the Essex coast. 28th July 1965

Radio London: Pirate Radio Station. General scene around the Motor Vessel Galaxy which is home to Radio London. Whilst the disc jockeys broadcast to the nation

The Shivering Sands Anti Aircraft Forts seen here in the Thames Estuary, now home to the Pirate Radio station Radio City. 22 June 1966

Radio London Disc Jockey Dave Cash seen here in the Daily Mirror studios 2nd March 1965

Radio City Pirate radio station in the North Sea situated on a old World War Two fort. L - R Ian Macrae, Tatty Tom Edwards, Leslie Dunne and Paul Elvey. 31st August 1965

Radio London: Pirate Radio Station. General scene around the Motor Vessel Galaxy which is home to Radio London. Whilst the disc jockeys broadcast to the nation

Norman St John and Robin Garton, The Demise of Pirate Radio, 40th anniversary, Harwich, England, 2007

Johnnie Walker, Keith Skues and others, The Demise of Pirate Radio, 40th anniversary
Johnnie Walker, Keith Skues, Duncan Johnson and others, The Demise of Pirate Radio, 40th anniversary, Harwich, England, 2007

Johnnie Walker, The Demise of Pirate Radio, 40th anniversary, Harwich, England, 2007
Johnnie Walker, The Demise of Pirate Radio, 40th anniversary, Harwich, Essex, 2007

M. V. Caroline the ship that was used for pirate radio station in 1964 It was anchored
M.V. Caroline the ship that was used for pirate radio station in 1964 It was anchored five miles from the east coast in international waters and was received in London the Home Counties

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"Ahoy, mateys! Step aboard the Motor Vessel Galaxy, home to the legendary pirate radio station Radio London. Moored 12 miles off the Essex coast, this rebellious station rocked the airwaves with its daring broadcasts. Norman St John and Robin Garton captured the essence of this era in their book 'The Demise of Pirate Radio, ' commemorating its 40th anniversary in Harwich. Amongst the fearless DJs who manned these floating studios were icons like Johnnie Walker and Keith Skues. Their voices resonated across England as they defied authority and brought music to the masses. In 2007, Johnnie Walker returned to Harwich for a special event marking four decades since pirate radio's demise. But it wasn't just about music; it was a battle against conformity. The Shivering Sands Anti Aircraft Forts stood tall in the Thames Estuary, serving as a symbol of resistance against mainstream broadcasting regulations. These forts became havens for stations like Radio City, situated on an old World War Two fort in the North Sea. One memorable image captures Dave Cash, a Radio London disc jockey, inside Daily Mirror studios on March 2nd, 1965. His presence exemplified how pirate radio infiltrated even traditional media outlets. As we gaze upon scenes around Motor Vessel Galaxy - bustling with activity - we can almost hear those renegade tunes blaring from speakers onboard. Pirate radio may have faded into history but its spirit lives on through these snapshots of rebellion and freedom. " Word count.