Thursday 26th September 2024.
A bit of a rushed job recorded and the photos done on the phone. All we had, put the camcorder and camera back in the car then found this on a last quick walk down the streets before leaving, car park time was up.
So found this museum and had to get around it a bit quick and try to keep in front of the Man group anyway.

A reasonable size man group came in just after us, so a run around trying to keep in front and film with no one in the way.

The original Washford Radio Museum opened in May 1993 at Tropiquaria. My aim was to give some idea of the intriguing history of the Washford Transmitting Station and its masts, as well as its part in the development of radio broadcasting. The Washford Radio Museum told the story of the BBC's West Regional Station from its inauguration in 1933 to its present use by Arqiva to broadcast BBC Radio Wales, Absolute Radio and TalkSport to the South West of England and South Wales.

Once the museum had become established, its initial meagre collection of radio receivers was gradually augmented by donations as well as my personal acquisitions. One of the more important items in the museum was a major part of a BBC transmitter, identical to what would have been in use at the Washford Station.

By 2014, I decided to move the museum to its new home, the former Anchor Inn, which was purchased the following year. Inside the building I have created a time-line of radio and television history depicting its development through the exhibits. In addition, I have an extensive archive of literature, sound recordings and service data for old equipment. I often receive requests for help in researching BBC history, from the UK and other countries or in restoring vintage radios, and it is always gratifying that my acquisition of obsolete literature is able to help them!

Photos at 10:19 until the end.

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In reach. 2018. Along the coat line a bit.
That Combe Martin holiday playlist.
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