"East Anglia has taught the world something about agriculture. Perhaps it may teach the world something about television."

Lord Townshend, the founding chairman of Anglia Television, casually uttered this aspiration in 1958 - the year before it launched.

"We want to put on the best possible programmes. Although we do not underestimate the advantages of commercial success we recognise that television is more than a business. It's a social responsibility and we're very conscious of the fact."

And today we have delved into the archives to share these photos of the company in its infancy.

The region's new broadcasting organisation emerged within a context of changes in the media industry.

Following the Television Act of 1954, the Independent Television Authority (ITA) was created to regulate new commercial channels and award franchises.

The ITA granted the East Anglia franchise to the newly formed company before it even had an office.

It was not long before Anglia Television found a home in Norwich city centre at the Agricultural Hall building, which was renamed Anglia House.

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