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The Wrekin's iconic 200ft transmitter tower marks 50 years of broadcasting across the West Midlands

The Wrekin transmitting station, one of the region’s most familiar broadcast landmarks, is marking 50 years of continuous service to communities across the West Midlands and parts of Wales.

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Nostalgia|Dec 11
Supporting image for story: The Wrekin's iconic 200ft transmitter tower marks 50 years of broadcasting across the West Midlands
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