Adrian Plaw Review of BBC Channel
Steeped in History and Mystery
Steeped in History and Mystery
Caversham Park is the headquarters of BBC Monitoring, the
UK s leading monitor of the international media. Its aim is to
keep Britain and international audiences informed about the
use made of the media around the world, so as to help interpret
world events. The site is also occupied by BBC Radio Berkshire
and the BBC s Written Archives Centre.
Caversham Park has been part of the Thames Valley
landscape for over 800 years. There has been a grand house in the
park for over 400 years. The BBC has been connected with the
site for almost 70 years.
Through its history, Caversham Park has passed through
numerous hands. Its occupants have had local, national and
international associations.
From medieval barons, through Tudor and Stuart courtiers, to
wealthy soldiers, entrepreneurs and industrialists, the owners
have reflected and influenced the course of English history.
The park has often been associated with people of strong
beliefs, ready to stand up for them.
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