One photograph of the BBC's Alexandra Palace television station under construction, featuring scaffolding and cranes. Caption on back reads: 'July 1 is announced as the provisional opening date of the B.B.C.'s Alexandra Palace television station. Already the tower selected for the purpose is rapidly being transformed into a modern structure which will house the control rooms and offices. The new television corner will stand out strikingly from its ancient surroundings. Photo shows - The new television corner at Alexandra Palace strikes a very modern note in its ancient surroundings'. Published in the Daily Herald on 17 March 1936 with caption ' The television headquarters'.