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 Recollections of BBC engineering from 1922 to 1997		 The British Broadcasting Corporation
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Status

This is a private web site run by Martin Ellen and it is independent from any organisation.  Details of present status are on the Web Site Guide page.

Aim

The aim is to record the working atmosphere and the many achievements of BBC engineering between 1922 and 1997.  The web site focuses on BBC Engineering Division, but it includes references to engineering activities throughout the BBC as well as relevant external organisations.  Other material is also included if it is likely to appeal to people who have an interest in the core subject.

Future Plans

The web site will remain in operation for the foreseeable future and when it reaches a suitable stage it will be sent to BBC Written Archives in order to ensure that the work of all contributors is kept safely in the long term.  In the meantime an arrangement is in place to ensure that the web site can remain in operation if the present webmaster ceases to be able to continue  (John Robinson is the relevant contact in such circumstances).

Target audience

  1. Those who took part between 1922! and 1997, as well as their colleagues in associated organisations and their relatives.

  2. People presently employed in the field of broadcast engineering.

  3. Broadcast technology enthusiasts and historians, including museum curators. 

Contributors

Contributions are welcome from anyone with a knowledge of BBC engineering or related activities.

Contribution requirements

Informative, interesting or amusing articles related to BBC engineering, preferably including some "human interest".

Contribution format

Anything from typed sheets and printed pictures to web files, but please make contact to discuss the options.

Background

The web site was started in January 2006 and incorporates two previous web sites which closed in 2006:

  • www.onairbook.co.uk was started on 10 October 2003 to advertise and sell the book On Air and it developed to include further information and reminiscences about BBC Transmission.
  • www.bbcdd.org.uk was started on 26 October 2004 to record some of the achievements of BBC Designs Department and recall the working atmosphere.

Publication Policy and notes on Web Site Design: See menu.