Monument record 1160/421/1 - Stimpson Avenue Water Tower
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Summary
Northampton’s Group H station was located at Stimpson Ave water tower (long since demolished?).
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Full Description
{1} With threat of invasion in 1941, Govt instructed BBC to establish a chain of emergency low power Medium Wave transmitters, in towns and cities across the country, to broadcast Home Service in event of Broadcasting Hse being damaged. The so called ‘Group H’ stations would provide local inhabitants with news of war and Govt promulgations. Usually set up, where possible, in secret and innocuous locations at high points in the locality local garages, water towers etc. Northampton’s Group H station was located at Stimpson Ave water tower (long since demolished?).
{2} Background information on Group H stations
<1> Tomalin N., 1988, Daventry Calling the World, (unchecked) (Book). SNN101782.
<2> Emmerson, A., 2005, London Calling: How the BBC Took Refuge Underground In World War II, (checked) (Article). SNN107554.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 7675 6148 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 13 2024 12:10PM
