Background
Ashbridge was born in 1889 in Wanstead, Essex, the youngest son of Sylvia (née Moore) and John Ashbridge, a solicitor.
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Noel Ashbridge
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He was educated at Forest School in East London, before studying for a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering at King"s College London, graduating in 1911.
Career
After graduating, Ashbridge undertook further training with shipbuilders Yarrow & Company, engineering firm British Thomson-Houston and the Lancashire Dynamo and Motor Company. In 1914, he joined the Royal Fusiliers, moving to the Royal Engineers two years later. After the way, Ashbridge was employed by the Marconi Company.
After three years, he took over from Eckersley as chief engineer
In the following years, he played a key role in the development of the engineering side of the British Broadcasting Corporation, and also offered technical advice to other European countries. He was later part of a wartime committee set up to plan for post-war resumption of television broadcasting.
In 1943, he became deputy director-general of the British Broadcasting Corporation. In 1948, due to restructuring within the Corporation, he became director of technical services. In 1950, he was involved in the foundation of the European Broadcasting Union.
He retired from the British Broadcasting Corporation two years later.
After retiring, Ashbridge served on the board of Marconi for seven years.
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