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This plaque features John Reith. It's located at 6 Barton Street.

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Lord Reith 1889-1971 first Director-General of the BBC lived here 1924-1930

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John Reith

John Reith was born on 20 July, 1889 in Glasgow, Scotland. He died on 16 June, 1971. He lived to the age of 81. During his life, he had lived in Glasgow, Scotland and London. His longest period of living in one place was in Glasgow, Scotland (17 years). He studied at Gresham's School and University of Glasgow. He had worked for BBC, North British Locomotive Company, and Imperial Airways. His most recent job was at Imperial Airways. He had had a relationship with Muriel Odhams. He was the child of Adah Hiley Watt. He had 2 children, Marista Leishman and Christopher Reith.

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