| During
the twentieth century TELEVISION spread throughout
the world, to become one of the most powerful cultural influences
in history. It all started in the south-east wing at Alexandra
Palace in London seventy years ago, on November 2nd 1936, when
the world's first regular high-definition television service
was launched by the BBC. At that time, the picture was
made up from 405 scanning lines, unlike the 625 which is commonplace
today.
The
British Heritage Television Group welcomes all those who
share our belief that the birthplace of television is a national
treasure of supreme historical importance. It must be preserved.
Today,
the original television wing at Alexandra Palace has fallen
into decay and its future is at risk. We believe that this
could find new life as a display centre where the story of
British television would be told. There might be interactive
exhibits, examples of television technology down the ages
and perhaps even a 'heritage' television service, radiating
to the London area on the original 405-lines Channel 1, with
reception possible on old sets. Alexandra Palace's 'television
centre' could become a major resource, attracting visitors
from far and wide.
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