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Mrs Giles Borrett, first female BBC radio announcerMrs Giles Borrett (her stage name as an actress was Sheila Stewart), first female BBC radio announcer. She had a three-month trial, and received good notices, but her contract was terminated
A Stuart Hibberd. Chief BBC radio announcer until 1951. Date: circa 1938
Richard Baker in The Moon in the Yellow RiverRichard Baker (news announcer) playing Darrell Blake (centre) in the Tower Theatres production of The Moon in the Yellow River by Denis Johnston. Date: 1954
WW2 - Station AnnouncerA pair of photgraphs of a British railway station announcer, with the receiving end of a platform of military figures waiting. Date: circa 1944
Elizabeth Cowell, by official car, in army uniform and hatElizabeth Cowell, standing by official car, in army uniform and hat. Captioned, We take off our hat to: Miss Elizabeth Cowell, for being a wartime army transport worker, instead of herself
The Death AnnouncerArtwork of a ruthless looking gentleman in top hat and black clothes, seated, titled The Death Announcer. Date: circa 1926
John Snagge and Elizabeth Cowell at the BBCJohn Snagge (1904-1996) was a BBC newsreader and commentator, who was made Presentation Director at the start of World War II
Elizabeth Cowell, BBC announcerElizabeth Cowell (1912-1998) was the first female television announcer. She made her debut with the BBC in 1936. Date: 1940
BBC radio announcersPortraits of BBC radio announcers Frank Phillips, Joseph MacLeod, Alan Howland and Alvar Lidell. Date: circa 1940
Elizabeth Cowell by Madame YevondeElizabeth Cowell (1912 - 1998), British broadcaster and the first woman television announcer by Madame Yevonde. Date: 1940
Jasmine Bligh, television announcerJasmine Lydia Bligh (20 May 1913 21 July 1991), one of the first three BBC Television Service presenters in the 1930s. Along with Leslie Mitchell and Elizabeth Cowell
BBC Radio broadcaster R F Palmer (Uncle Rex)BBC Radio broadcaster R F Palmer, known affectionately as Uncle Rex. 1923
The TV Announcer. People You See, from Teddy Bear magazine, 1965. Date: 1965
Radio Broadcaster Date: 1941
Beauty contest lineup for Miss County of CornwallBeauty contest lineup in swimsuits for Miss County of Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s
Harold AbrahamsHarold Maurice Abrahams, CBE, (18991978) - a British athlete of Jewish origin. He was champion in the 100 metres sprint at the 1924 Olympics in Paris (July 7th)
Announcing the winner of a beauty pageant - South Coast (West Sussex) seaside resort. Date: 1937
Elizabeth Cowell at the BBCGiven its access to sensitive information, the BBC had to be on the lookout for potential spies during the Second World War
Elizabeth Cowell - television presenter by YevondeElizabeth Cowell (19121998) was a British broadcaster and the first woman television announcer. Pictured studying a portrait taken of herself in 1933 before she became a radio
French radio broadcaster on Queen Mary on her maiden voyageA French radio announcer broadcasting from the promenade deck of the Queen Mary ocean liner on her maiden voyage in May 1936
Happy Families Playing Cards - Miss Mike the Announcers Daughter. circa 1930s
Happy Families Playing Cards - Master Mike the Announcers Son. circa 1930s
Happy Families Playing Cards - Mrs Mike the Announcers Wife. circa 1930s
Happy Families Playing Cards - Mr Mike the Announcer. circa 1930s
RADIO RIOSenor Bittencourt, the announcer of the radio station of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, greets his listeners each morning. accompanied by his handsome guitarists. Date: 1930s
British Gymnastics Display with announcer & seated audienceUnintentionally hilarious photographic postcard of a British Gymnastics Display with announce/trainer (armed with a megaphone) and a very reserved seated audience
Railway Station AnnouncerPeople You See. Railway Station Announcer. From Teddy Bear (4 July 1970)
Shinozuka Uraeimon in the role of the announcer at Miyako-za. Date ca. 1795
Communications Officer - Metropolitan Police
