TYLDESLEY Probus Club learned the history of pre-war wireless from Ray Holmes who told members broadcasting began in 1920 with shipping forecasts.
By 1922 the BBC was formed supported by big industries.
Recordings of Dame Nellie Melba, who made the first commercial broadcast, and Sandy Powell complemented Ray's talk.
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