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TV Detectives
31st October 1956: A team of technicians head towards their GPO Television Detector van, a vehicle armed with three aerials designed to detect the signal of a television in use. An investigator then checks whether the owner possesses a TV licence and if not, instigates legal proceedings. (Photo by Bert Brown/BIPs/Getty Images)
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Bert Brown
Media ID 21134897
Back View Format Square Radio Sign Television And Vehicle
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In this photo print, taken on the 31st of October in 1956, we are transported back to a time when TV detectives roamed the streets of England. The image captures a team of technicians making their way towards a GPO Television Detector van, armed with three towering aerials designed to detect television signals. With an air of mystery surrounding them, these investigators were tasked with ensuring that every household possessed a valid TV licence. The composition focuses on the male technicians as they walk away from us, their backs turned towards the camera. Dressed in classic attire reflective of the era, they exude an aura of authority and purpose. The square format adds a sense of symmetry and balance to the scene. The presence of the van itself is striking; its prominent signage proudly displaying its purpose as it stands ready for action. This vehicle served as both symbol and tool for enforcing regulations related to television ownership during that time. As we gaze upon this photograph by Bert Brown from Fine Art Storehouse, we are reminded not only of how far technology has advanced but also how society's relationship with media has evolved over time. It serves as a poignant reminder that even in seemingly mundane tasks such as checking TV licences, there can be elements of intrigue and history waiting to be discovered.
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