British Vintage Wireless and Television Museum — Attraction in London

Such a singular experience! This place is a semi-secret gem and not to be missed if you're any kind of radio, TV or history buff.

I made an appointment via email a couple weeks in advance, and Richard was there waiting for us when we arrived. He had a thorough presentation prepared but was also perfectly willing to let us stop and follow our curiosity, take pictures and ask questions. It's really hard to believe this is all stuffed into one back garden! There are so many gorgeous examples of early wireless sets, record players and televisions displayed beautifully - and many are functional!! Really extraordinary to see the technology progress right...

Called in to donate a couple of items, and was lucky enough to get the Guided tour around with John He really is very knowledgeable, and along with lots of his anecdotes the visit was fascinating. Could have spent hours there. Nearly all the old tvs radiograms and radio's work, which is astonishing considering some of the ages, but a true testament to the skills of the people involved If you like old tvs definitely make...

I last visited this lovely little museum in probably 1989 or 1990. This nice man called Gerald Welles was running it ... probably the founder? I took my elderly Dad because he had always been interrested in Radios and was a Radio Operator in the RAF during the war. I am soooo pleased to see that it is still going. I live way up north-east now so I won't be visiting, but good luck...