Television House, Broadcasting structure on Kingsway, London, United Kingdom
Television House is an eight-story building on Kingsway in London with Art Deco elements and large windows across its symmetrical stone facade. The structure contains spacious office areas, technical facilities, and dining spaces within its rectangular design.
The building was constructed in 1918 as Adastral House for the Air Ministry and received its current name in 1955 when it became home to Associated-Rediffusion and ITN. This conversion marked the start of commercial television in Britain.
The building hosted Britain's first independent television news operations, marking a turning point in how the country received information. Visitors can see the spaces where a new form of broadcast journalism took shape.
The building underwent multiple renovations to accommodate many staff members with extensive office spaces, technical facilities, and dining areas. Visitors should know that some interior spaces are not fully open to the public today.
During World War II, the building's roof held Met Office equipment that provided weather measurements and forecasts for central London. This little-known role was vital to British wartime operations.
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