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Clubs, Groups and Societies For discussions about various clubs, groups and societies relating to our hobbies, such as the BVWS (incl RetroTechUK), BATC, RSGB, APTS, CLPGS, THG, TCC, BECG, MCR21 etc. This is NOT an official forum for any of these organisations. |
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25th Mar 2022, 9:37 am | #1 |
Hexode
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Near Lincoln, UK.
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BECG Broadcast Engineering Museum progress
Hello,
I just thought that it was time to give a bit of an update on our project to create a proper 'bricks and mortar' museum of broadcasting technology having actually bought the building last November. See: https://becg.org.uk/2021/12/02/becg-...se-its-museum/ We've been busy - very busy - and the results are starting to emerge. It's such a huge place (almost 30,000 sq ft) that there is no way it can ever happen quickly with the resources available to a group such as ours. However, the main building is looking good and our first two display rooms, Telecine and VT, are coming on at pace. Things are starting to fall in to place and we've even already established a large temporary store in one of the big former function rooms. We're always after help - from assistance with tasks such as decorating, gardening (we have 2 acres!) and lugging things around to more trade related things such as plumbing, joinery, floor fitting and a host of other things. One thing we really, really need is a qualified Structural Engineer. That's to help with Phase 2 of our work which sees the former Ballroom become a display area for some of our TV OB trucks. That involves fitting a large door, and whilst we are quietly confident that the old pre-war RAF building is good for this, we need calculations to prove it! Would anyone on this forum be able to help our charity with this, please? We can pay expenses. People keep asking when we will be open. That depends on many things, but principally on income (donations) and work (volunteers). Whilst things like the major VT and Telecine areas will be ready by the beginning of summer, other areas such as camera displays and OB trucks will take longer. If you can help, please let us know. Donations are one sure way of helping and 'how to' can be found here: https://becg.org.uk/donate/ Many thanks to all who have so far supported us - the results are now tangible and things are moving! Best regards, Paul Marshall Chairman Broadcast Engineering Conservation Group (BECG) www.becg.tv |
30th Apr 2022, 6:34 pm | #2 |
Hexode
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Near Lincoln, UK.
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Re: BECG Broadcast Engineering Museum progress
Just thought I'd post a pic of the outside of our main building after a lot of work in the last few months.
The 1936 building front is looking good in the spring sunshine. Working hard on the inside with TK and VT display areas. Progress in just 5 months. Best regards, Paul M |
1st May 2022, 8:14 am | #3 |
Dekatron
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Edinburgh, UK.
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Re: BECG Broadcast Engineering Museum progress
Looks very smart.
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1st May 2022, 9:02 am | #4 |
Dekatron
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Oxford, UK.
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Re: BECG Broadcast Engineering Museum progress
Lovely. The kind of everyday architecture that’s often unappreciated. I like the front doors and original window alongside it.
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1st May 2022, 9:41 am | #5 |
Hexode
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Near Lincoln, UK.
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Re: BECG Broadcast Engineering Museum progress
The architecture is classic pre-war expansion era RAF. So many examples have been flattened but ours survived - just - and is now on the way back to use and being cared for. It's cavity wall throughout with semi blast proof concrete roofs, although the main building has had a pitched roof added in the early part of this century.
The design of these buildings was advised on by Edwin Lutyens, but the architect was Archibald Bulloch. The story is here: https://www.lutyenstrust.org.uk/port...rfields-1930s/ We have the largest antiques centre in Europe on our doorstep: https://www.hemswell-antiques.com/ The Officers' Mess across the road features in 'The Dam Busters' film and is now a listed building used as a hotel and wedding venue. It's magnificent. https://www.hemswellcourt.com/ The building is RAF type 170/17 - a mess for up to 170 sergeants, flight sergeants and warrant officers. Research has revealed that 429 men who would have been barracked there - or at least used the building for meals - took off from RAF Hemswell during the war and never returned. It's a sobering fact. We think that they would approve of what we're doing and bringing new use to their building as what is essentially a technology museum. Any help - both practical and financial - is really welcome at this time. So much to do and little money. Many thanks. Paul M Last edited by PaulM; 1st May 2022 at 9:53 am. |
8th Jul 2022, 11:13 am | #6 |
Nonode
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Aberdeen, UK.
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Re: BECG Broadcast Engineering Museum progress
PM sent, David
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