A Bracknell Forest location has been featured in an interactive map of 100 key places in the history of the BBC.
Historic England has launched a map of 100 places across the UK to celebrate 100 years of the BBC this year.
The world-famous Ascot Racecourse which has seen hundreds of famous royals, celebrities and BBC reporters pass through it’s golden gates is the one unique location featured throughout Berkshire.
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The famous racecourse is well-known for its event which takes place in Mid May and June for five days showcasing the best that racing has to offer and bringing out the best-dressed race goers across the country.
This BBC celebrates this grade II listed site as it is where the BBC first televised horse-racing in June 1950.
For all viewers that couldn’t make it to the famous races event they broadcast some of the main races from the four days of Royal Ascot.
The BBC, including many other broadcasters have filmed Royal Ascot every year since that iconic date.
According to ‘Historic England’ the area that is classed as grade II listed is the famous turnstiles which take you into the grounds and the offices on Ascot High Street.
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