The BBC is set to leave its iconic studios in Maida Vale, the organisation has confirmed.
The studios were originally built in 1909, initially housing the Maida Vale Roller Skating Palace and Club.
The BBC symphony made Maida Vale its home during the 1930s, before it became a standby for BBC News during the Second World War.
The BBC Radiophonic Orchestral used Maida Vale as a base until 1998, while it is perhaps most famous for the BBC's plethora of live radio sessions.
John Peel famously used it as a hub for new music, with everyone from Led Zeppelin to Adele walking through the doors at Maida Vale.
The studios have been under threat for some time – back in 2007 the BBC stated that Maida Vale was "wholly unsuitable for the 21st century".
Now the organisation intends to move to a new complex in East London, containing purpose built studios and a base for the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
"I understand how much our musical heritage at Maida Vale means to us, to artists and to audiences," said Lord Hall in his note to staff. "We haven't taken this decision lightly. But we're determined to ensure that live music remains at the heart of the BBC and moving to this new development gives us the opportunity to do just that."
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