September 2004
A royal visit | |
|  | | HRH Princess Anne is present with a bouquet |
| | BBC Birmingham's new broadcasting centre in the heart of the city was officially opened by HRH Princess Anne. |
| | | A special opening ceremony was performed by HRH Princess Anne on Thursday 9th September, to mark the official opening of the BBC's new regional headquarters in The Mailbox.  | | HRH Princess Anne talks to BBC staff during visit |
The Princess Royal stopped to talk to BBC staff as she was taken on a tour around the new BBC premises including the new television and radio studios. The Mailbox boasts the latest technology; the radio and TV studios are among the most up-to-date in the world. Princess Anne also opened the BBC's former site at Pebble Mill in 1971. | A royal visit in pictures |
Browse through pictures of Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne officially opening BBC Birmingham in their new home in at The Mailbox.
Picture Gallery One Picture Gallery Two |  | | HRH talks to Muriel who has worked as a cleaner at BBC Birmingham for 33 years. |
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| Step back in time | Take a look at pictures of HM The Queen on a Royal tour of BBC Pebble Mill studios in the early years. Picture gallery Also watch a special report filmed in 1973 celebrating the opening of BBC Pebble Mill. Watch video here |  |
 | The Mailbox is light years ahead of Pebble Mill in terms of innovation and creative space. Read more about our new home and take a look at pictures inside. About our new home |  |
Goodbye Pebble Mill After 32 years of broadcasting, BBC Pebble Mill is to close, ending an era of programming that will never be forgotten. Share your memories of Pebble Mill, take a final picture tour of the building and more... |  |
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After 32 years and countless hours of broadcasting, BBC Pebble Mill is to close, ending an era of programming that will never be forgotten.
