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Trade Show at Radiolympia

Travel back in time to the National Wireless & Radio Exhibition at Olympia London to view the technology of yesteryear.

Amateur film 1932 2 mins Silent

From the collection of:

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Overview

This rare, pre-war film captures the grandeur and high spirits of Radiolympia. The brightly lit stands are graced by the biggest radio manufacturers of the day including Ediswan, EKCO and Siemens and there is an emphasis on entertainment. Early examples of promotional models and punters dancing in the aisles highlight the fun to be had at this cutting-edge event.

This film is from the collection of Enfield Local Studies Library and Archive, a member of the London's Screen Archives Network.