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Marconi monument, Poldhu, southern Cornwall
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Marconi monument, Poldhu, southern Cornwall
Close-up of plaque on the Marconi memorial monument, Poldhu, southern Cornwall. The monument marks the location of Poldhu Wireless Station, from where Marconi transmitted the first transatlantic radio message on 12 December 1901. Date: circa 1980s
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Atlantic Communication Cornish Inscription Marconi Message Obelisk Pioneer Pioneering Plaque Radio Southern Technology Transatlantic Wireless 1901
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This evocative close-up image captures the inscription on the plaque of the Marconi Memorial Monument, located in the picturesque coastal village of Poldhu in southern Cornwall, England. The monument stands as a testament to the groundbreaking achievements of Guglielmo Marconi, the Italian inventor and pioneer of long-distance radio communication. Erected in the 1980s, the monument marks the site of the historic Poldhu Wireless Station, where Marconi transmitted the first transatlantic radio message on 12 December 1901. The message, sent from Cornwall to Newfoundland, Canada, revolutionized the world of communication and ushered in a new era of global connectivity. The monument takes the form of an obelisk, its smooth, gray stone surface weathered by the salty sea air and the relentless winds of the Atlantic Ocean. The metal plaque, affixed to the monument's base, bears an inscription that pays tribute to Marconi's pioneering spirit and his enduring legacy in the field of science and technology. The image transports us back in time, to an era when the seemingly impossible became possible through the power of human ingenuity and determination. The Marconi Memorial Monument stands as a reminder of the remarkable advancements in communication technology that have shaped our world, and the continuing importance of innovation and exploration in shaping our future.
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