Alexandra Palace transmitting station, Television transmitting station in North London, United Kingdom.
Alexandra Palace transmitting station is a broadcast facility for digital television and radio located on the elevated grounds of Alexandra Palace in North London, England. The mast rises clearly above the Victorian building and serves much of Greater London with its signals.
The site began broadcasting in 1936, making it the first place in the world to transmit regular public television. Over time, the main broadcasting role shifted to Crystal Palace station as technology moved on.
The transmitter stands on the grounds of Alexandra Palace, a Victorian complex in North London that still hosts concerts and public events today. Visitors walking the grounds can spot the mast rising above the building, making the connection between the old entertainment venue and the early days of British broadcasting very visible.
The mast stands on the Alexandra Palace grounds, which are open to the public and easy to reach by public transport. Because the site sits on a hill, the mast is visible from many areas of North London, which can also help with general orientation.
During World War II, the transmitter was secretly adapted to jam German aircraft navigation systems, rather than broadcast television. This military use was kept from the public for many years after the war ended.
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