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Jodrell Bank
Jodrell Bank is near Holmes Chapel in Cheshire, England. The Lovell Telescope dish is 76 m across. On the Sim Britain map, it is available to sponsor for £1.
Sponsor Jodrell Bank
Put your logo on Jodrell Bank on the Sim Britain map, with a link to your website, for £1.
History
Jodrell Bank began in 1945 when Bernard Lovell brought radar equipment to a University of Manchester botany site in Cheshire. The giant Lovell Telescope, completed in 1957, tracked the rocket that launched Sputnik that same year.
At 76 metres across, it is still one of the largest steerable radio telescopes in the world. Jodrell Bank became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019.
Quick facts
- Where: Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, England
- Built / formed: from 1945; the Lovell Telescope was completed in 1957
- The Lovell Telescope dish is 76 m across
- Tracked the launch rocket of Sputnik in 1957
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2019
Visiting Jodrell Bank
For opening times, tickets and visitor information, see the official Jodrell Bank website ↗. You can also read more on Wikipedia ↗.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Jodrell Bank?
Jodrell Bank is near Holmes Chapel in Cheshire, England.
When was Jodrell Bank built?
Jodrell Bank: from 1945; the Lovell Telescope was completed in 1957.
Who sponsors Jodrell Bank on Sim Britain?
Nobody yet. Jodrell Bank is available to sponsor on the Sim Britain map for £1.
How do I sponsor Jodrell Bank on Sim Britain?
Open Jodrell Bank on the map, choose Claim and pay £1 by card. Your logo goes on top of the landmark with a link to your website, and the building grows a layer. If someone outbids you, the price rises by half.
Can I visit Jodrell Bank?
Yes. Opening times, tickets and visitor information are on the official website. Official website ↗
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