If you thought that live streaming theatre performances came in with the internet then you are in for a surprise! Natasha Kitcher has been researching the Electrophone – the first UK based theatre (and church service) streaming device from the late 19th century. Its history is kept in the BT archive and Anne Archer (Head of BT Group Archives) and Natasha tell the story of this and some other early tech.

The BT archive is not open to the public on a regular basis but you can visit the BT Museum by appointment. 

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