Listen In: How Radio Changed the Home

Listen In: How Radio Changed the Home

By Cambridgeshire Libraries

Spend an enlightening afternoon exploring the origins and impact of broadcast radio, with BBC Radio producer Beaty Rubens.

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Milton Road Library

Ascham Road Cambridge CB4 2BD United Kingdom

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  • 1 hour, 30 minutes
  • In person
  • Doors at 1:45 PM

About this event

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Beaty Rubens, a BBC Radio producer for 35 years, has recently curated a major exhibition at the Bodleian Library in Oxford and written a book called Listen In: How Radio Changed the Home.

She will be talking about the origins of the project in her own family story, about her wide-ranging research and about a thrilling discovery in the archives of the Bodleian Library which has expanded knowledge of the impact of radio in its golden age and provoked new questions about its connections with how new technologies affect us all today.

Come and join Beaty, plus enjoy some items about the history of radio from the Cambridgeshire Collection, and maybe a couple of original gramophone records, too!

This is a free talk, but cash donations will be gratefully received on the day to help fund future library events.

The event is kindly supported by the Friends of Milton Road Library.

For information about Milton Road Library ahead of your visit please see Cambridgeshire Online | Milton Road Library, Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Is there parking?

There is limited street parking near Milton Road Library. If possible please travel by foot, bicycle or public transport.

Is the venue accessible by wheelchair?

Yes, the venue is accessible by wheelchair. There is also an accessible toilet.

What age group is the event suitable for?

This event is intended for adults. Interested young people also welcome!

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Cambridgeshire Libraries

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Nov 8 · 2:00 PM GMT