Discover the hidden history of Leicester Peak in Freetown, Sierra Leone, one of the city’s most famous viewpoints and one of the most important broadcasting locations in the country.
Long before Leicester Peak became known for beautiful views, tourism, viewing decks and photo opportunities, the mountain played a major role in radio and television broadcasting in Sierra Leone. In this video, we look at how Leicester Peak developed, why its height made it important, how broadcasting infrastructure expanded there, what happened during the civil war, and how the area later became a major tourist attraction.
We also explore the history of Leicester village, the development of television and radio transmission, the role of SLBS and later SLBC, the redevelopment of the viewpoint, and why Leicester Peak remains important today.
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