Leicester Staff were reunited for the first time in many years at what proved to be a really memorable event.
The turn-out was amazing - around 50, so many old faces, so much to talk about. Most had not seen each other for over 30 years but it could have been just yesterday !
Thanks to everybody who turned out to make this such an enjoyable night, and if you were unable to attend this time, look out for the next one. I hope that you enjoy the pictures.
The turn-out was amazing - around 50, so many old faces, so much to talk about. Most had not seen each other for over 30 years but it could have been just yesterday !
Thanks to everybody who turned out to make this such an enjoyable night, and if you were unable to attend this time, look out for the next one. I hope that you enjoy the pictures.
For more than 25 years the name Rediffusion dominated the Radio and Television market in the city of Leicester with it's cable system delivering interference-free viewing to over 20,000 homes in the city.
Rediffusion came to Leicester in 1961 operating out of a small premises in Clinton Street. The wiring of the City's Council Estates for the 'Piped' service began and the subsctiption take - up was rapid. In 1964 the business relocated to much larger premises in Dysart Street,(later renamed Malabar Road) and the strong growth in Television rental subscription was maintained through the 1970's supported by the introduction of the colour television.
All new City housing developments were were wired with the Rediffusion HF system or alternatively a VHF MATV Coaxial System.
The end of an era began in 1984 when BET, the group parent company sold the Rediffusion Television rental business to Granada.
The wired vision operation remained in Rediffusion ownership and continued to be maintained. The service was re-branded; Rediffusion Cablevision but this service proved unprofitable and in 1987 all the UK networks were sold to. Efforts to further develop the system in new ownership proved unsuccessful in the face of growing competition from broadband cable and satellite providers and the system was eventually abandoned .
Some of the old cable and kiosks can still be seen around the city to this day.
Rediffusion offered a similar service in many UK towns and overseas locations bringing high quality
service and entertainment to millions worldwide. The name Rediffusion will doubtless live on in peoples memories for many years to come.
Rediffusion came to Leicester in 1961 operating out of a small premises in Clinton Street. The wiring of the City's Council Estates for the 'Piped' service began and the subsctiption take - up was rapid. In 1964 the business relocated to much larger premises in Dysart Street,(later renamed Malabar Road) and the strong growth in Television rental subscription was maintained through the 1970's supported by the introduction of the colour television.
All new City housing developments were were wired with the Rediffusion HF system or alternatively a VHF MATV Coaxial System.
The end of an era began in 1984 when BET, the group parent company sold the Rediffusion Television rental business to Granada.
The wired vision operation remained in Rediffusion ownership and continued to be maintained. The service was re-branded; Rediffusion Cablevision but this service proved unprofitable and in 1987 all the UK networks were sold to. Efforts to further develop the system in new ownership proved unsuccessful in the face of growing competition from broadband cable and satellite providers and the system was eventually abandoned .
Some of the old cable and kiosks can still be seen around the city to this day.
Rediffusion offered a similar service in many UK towns and overseas locations bringing high quality
service and entertainment to millions worldwide. The name Rediffusion will doubtless live on in peoples memories for many years to come.
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Remembering Leicester Rediffusion by: Gerald Clode Leicester Branch 1968 - 1976
Thank's to: David Sneath, Terry Wells, Mike Chilton, Roger Hine, John Brigstock, Mansukh Patel
, John Poules, Howard Davies, Paul Squires, Howard Walker, Bill Jackson and many more.
, John Poules, Howard Davies, Paul Squires, Howard Walker, Bill Jackson and many more.
NB. Pictures and Text depicted in these webpages are the property of rediffusion.info
LEICESTER REDIFFUSION SERVICE LTD.
Malabar Road
Leicester LE1 2EQ Tel: 0533 21657
SEE MORE PICTURES
History of Rediffusion in Leicester
Rediffusion Leicester Reunion May 11 2010
Employees List
Around in 2009
Howard Davies Pictures
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Fancy Dress Party 1970
Workshop Staff 1970
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Gerald Clode's Job Offer
Just found this after 41 Years !
John Brigstock's Memoirs
John's years at Leicester
The History of Poulton Manor
Remembering the Training School
Terry Wells
An overview of Leicester Rediffusion
Mike Densham's Momentos.
See what Mike found in the Attic.
Just found this after 41 Years !
John Brigstock's Memoirs
John's years at Leicester
The History of Poulton Manor
Remembering the Training School
Terry Wells
An overview of Leicester Rediffusion
Mike Densham's Momentos.
See what Mike found in the Attic.
Other Stuff
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Rediffusion Leicester Pictures
10,000 Subscribers Dinner 1968
Howard Davies Pictures
See some great pictures of Leicester branch.
Paul Squires Pictures . .
More pictures, this time from Paul Squires.
Rediffusion 1928 1978
Find out how it all began
More Pictures
See Many More Pictures of Leicester Branch
Rediffusion East Midlands
Read about the Regional Headquarters in Nottingham.
See some great pictures of Leicester branch.
Paul Squires Pictures . .
More pictures, this time from Paul Squires.
Rediffusion 1928 1978
Find out how it all began
More Pictures
See Many More Pictures of Leicester Branch
Rediffusion East Midlands
Read about the Regional Headquarters in Nottingham.
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See Bill Jackson's Pictures
