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Evening Star, Issue 25894, 11 September 1946, Page 5

NETHERLANDS PRESENT BRONZE PLAQUE TO B.B.C.—Jhr. E. F. M. J. Michiels Van Verduynen, the Royal Netherlands Ambassador in London, recently presented a bronze plaque to the British Broadcasting Corporation on behalf of the “ Netherlands Thanks The 8.8. C.” Committee. The plaque, designed by the Dutch'sculptor, Mr H. J.. Etienne, depicts a kneeling man with shackled arms over his head listening to the voice of freedom from the west, and it bears the following inscription: “The British Broadcasting Corporation 1940-45. For fortitude and consolation given to the Netherlands in years of oppression.” Seen here at the unveiling of the plaque are (from left), Sir William Haley (director-general), Sir Allan Powell (chairman of the Board of Governors), and Jhr. Michiels Van Verduynen.