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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{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.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Book: Tomalin N.. 1988. Daventry Calling the World. Caedmon of Whitby. (unchecked).
  • <2> Article: Emmerson, A.. 2005. London Calling: How the BBC Took Refuge Underground In World War II. Subterranea. Issue 9. (checked).

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Location

Grid reference SP 7675 6148 (point) Approximate
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

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Record last edited

Dec 13 2024 12:10PM

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