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SCENE OUTSIDE THE DAILY EXPRESS OFFICE IN FLEET STREET WHEN COLOUR TELEVISION CAME TO
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SCENE OUTSIDE THE DAILY EXPRESS OFFICE IN FLEET STREET WHEN COLOUR TELEVISION CAME TO
SCENE OUTSIDE THE DAILY EXPRESS OFFICE IN FLEET STREET WHEN COLOUR TELEVISION CAME TO LONDON. CROWDS WAITING TO SEE THE PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION, A QUEUE FORMED ALONG THE PAVEMENT FOR 80 YARDS. INSIDE THE FRONT HALL THEY WERE ABLE TO WATCH THE BBCs EXPERIMENTAL DEMONSTRATIONS RELAYED FROM CRYSTAL PALACE. SOME 2, 000 PEOPLE SAW THE 45 MINUTE RELAY, PICTURED IN 1961 - 10TH MAY 1961 (61/2622)
STAN MEAGHER
Express Syndication
Daily Express
London
England
Media ID 21860726
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Capturing the Excitement - London Embraces Colour Television
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. This print takes us back to a momentous day in London's history when colour television made its grand entrance. The scene outside the Daily Express office on Fleet Street is buzzing with anticipation as crowds gather for a public demonstration of this groundbreaking technology. As the doors open, an 80-yard queue forms along the pavement, showcasing the eagerness of thousands to witness this historic event. Inside the front hall, spectators are treated to mesmerizing experimental demonstrations relayed from Crystal Palace by none other than BBC. A lucky 2,000 people have secured their spot and eagerly await what promises to be a remarkable 45-minute relay. The year is 1961, and this snapshot perfectly encapsulates both the excitement surrounding technological advancements and society's thirst for innovation during that era. The image itself captures not only the architectural beauty of Fleet Street but also serves as a testament to industry and education. It symbolizes how newspapers like Daily Express played an essential role in disseminating information about such significant events while shaping public opinion through their policy-driven reporting. Stan Meagher's lens has immortalized this moment forever, allowing us to step back into time and relive this pivotal chapter in London's cultural evolution. This photograph stands as a reminder of humanity's unyielding curiosity and our relentless pursuit of progress – qualities that continue to shape our world today.
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