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Teleradio Company, The, (Edmonton) Ltd; London

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Name: Teleradio Company, The, (Edmonton) Ltd; London    (GB)  
Abbreviation: teleradio
Products: Model types
Summary:

The Teleradio Company
157, Fore Street, London, N.18 (1936)
14, Valance Avenue, London  E.4. (1947)

The Teleradio Co. (Edmonton) Ltd.
325 Fore Street, London N9. (1978)

Teleradio Electronics
325-7 Fore Street, London N9 OPE (1974)

Teleradio HiFi
325-7 Fore Street, London N9 OPE (1974)

Teleradio was a British electronics company established in the 1930s. Initially focused on radio and wireless technology, the company expanded its operations post-World War II. They introduced innovative products like the A60 "Space Ranger" Superhet and showcased advanced V.H.F. equipment. In later years, Teleradio specialised in high-fidelity audio modules and amplifiers.

While the British Teleradio company had a significant presence in the UK, the Teleradio brand was also used by other companies internationally, including Teleradio AG in Zürich, Switzerland, Teleradio Engineering Corp. and Teleradio Company in the United States, and Teleradio GmbH in Germany. However, it's important to note that there appears to be no direct affiliation between these international companies and the British Teleradio company.

Founded: 1933
Production: 1936 -
History:

Early Years
The Teleradio Company was established in London in the 1930s, with its first known address at 157 Fore Street, London, N.18 in 1936. The company quickly gained prominence in the radio and wireless industry, offering demonstrations of cutting-edge technology like the Pye "Teleceiver" to local dignitaries. [1]

World War II and Post-War Period
During World War II, the company's owner, Arthur Thomas Izzard, joined the Royal Air Force as a Pilot Officer. In 1941, he was granted protection under the Liabilities (War-Time Adjustment) Act [2]. After the war, Teleradio resumed operations, offering various radio kits and components. [3]

Expansion and Diversification
By 1947, Teleradio had moved to 14 Valance Avenue, London E.42. The company continued to innovate, introducing new model kits like the A60 "Space Ranger" Superhet in June 1947. In 1949, Teleradio showcased advanced V.H.F. equipment at the R.S.G.B. Exhibition, demonstrating their commitment to cutting-edge technology.[4]

Later Years
In the 1970s and 1980s, the company operated under different names:

  • Teleradio HiFi (1975) at 325-7 Fore Street, London N9 0PE4 
  • Teleradio Electronics (1974) at 325-7 Fore Street, London N9 0PE4 [5]
  • The Teleradio Co. (Edmonton) Ltd. at 325 Fore Street, London N9 (1978) [6]

During this period, Teleradio specialized in high-fidelity audio modules and amplifiers, particularly designs by John Linsley Hood. [7]

International Use of the Teleradio Brand

While the British Teleradio company had a significant presence in the UK, the Teleradio brand was also used by other companies internationally:

Note: There does not appear to be any direct affiliation between the international companies using the Teleradio brand and the British Teleradio company.

[1] Popular wireless Dec 5, 1936, Page 339.
[2] London Gazette Dec 23, 1941, Page 7286.
[3] London Gazette Dec 25, 1945, Page 6262.
[4] Wireless World Jan 1949, Page 13.
[5] Wireless World Apr 1977, Page 31.
[6] HiFi Year handbook 1981, Page 69.
[7] Wireless World Aug 1974, Page a81.


Some models:
Country Year Name 1st Tube Notes
GB  23 Crystal Detector   We received pictures of this rare crystal detector from guest Knud Jensen, Danmark (knu... 
GB  28 Grid Bias Battery   This is for a grid bias battery which is assumed to be made in the UK - with the brand ... 

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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):

[1] Popular wireless dec 5, 1936, Page 339.tbn_gb_teleradio_1_popular_wireless_dec_5_1936_page_339.jpg
[2] London Gazette Dec 23, 1941, Page 7286.tbn_gb_teleradio_2_london_gazette_dec_23_1941_page_7286.jpg
[3] London Gazette Dec 25, 1945, Page 6262.tbn_gb_teleradio_3_london_gazette_dec_25_1945_page_6262.jpg
[4] Wireless World Jan 1949, Page 13.tbn_gb_teleradio_4_wireless_world_jan_1949_page_13.jpg
[5] Wireless World Apr 1977, Page 31.tbn_gb_teleradio_5_wireless_world_apr_1977_page_31.jpg
[6] HiFi Year handbook 1981, Page 69.tbn_gb_teleradio_6_hifi_year_handbook_1981_page_69.jpg
Popular wireless Dec 5, 1936, Page 403tbn_gb_teleradio_popular_wireless_dec_5_1936_page_403.jpg
Wireless World Jun 1947, Page Ad 54.tbn_gb_teleradio_wireless_world_jun_1947_page_ad_54.jpg
Wireless World Dec 1982, Page 2.tbn_gb_teleradio_wireless_world_dec_1982_page_2.jpg
Wireless World May 1948, Page Ad 55.tbn_gb_teleradio_wireless_world_may_1948_page_ad_55.jpg
Wireless World Apr 1974, Page a112.tbn_gb_teleradio_wireless_world_apr_1974_page_a112.jpg

  

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