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NEW COLLECTION - 60TH ANNIVERSARY
Tomorrow's World, the iconic television series which looked at the latest ideas, inventions and discoveries in the world of science, technology and medicine turns 60 on July 7th.
To celebrate, a new curated collection of images has been released showcasing such innovative or quirky inventions as a silent pneumatic drill, solar cars and single person hot air balloons!
The Collection | Discover a vast and unrivalled collection of images spanning the life of the corporation. Icons, British programmes, technology and broadcasting milestones throughout the decades at your fingertips.
The Archive | More than 6 million images are held in the Photo Archive on formats ranging from glass plates, negatives, transparencies, and prints to digital files. We ensure that high resolution scanning of photographic material takes place to both protect the material and make it accessible.
The Team | Photographic material is curated by our experienced team of Archivists who are here to help with research or collaborate with you to find rich and surprising photos.
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