BBC Overseas Services
Worldwide Radio Service
Founded as the BBC Empire Service in 1932
Changed to the BBC Overseas Services in 1938
Became the BBC World Service in 1965
Inscription reads:
1942 - 1957
From June 1942 for fifteen years, this building was the headquarters of the B.B.C. Overseas Services
During the war direct broadcasts were made to America from the roof while air-raids were in progress.
The B.B.C. vacated the premises in November 1957.
British Broadcasting Corporation
