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A distant view of two Marconi wireless towers and the Poldhu Hotel, Poldhu, Mullion, Cornwall. Probably 1920s
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A distant view of two Marconi wireless towers and the Poldhu Hotel, Poldhu, Mullion, Cornwall. Probably 1920s
A distant view of a two-masted arrangement of 200ft Marconi towers at Poldhu. Originally recorded as the two-masted tower installation used by Guglielmo Marconi to transmit the first transatlantic radio message on 12th December 1901, it is now thought that this photograph may show a later two-masted tubular steel arrangement dating from around 1923-1924. Marconis original masts were damaged by storms and replaced by a four lattice wooden design by early 1902. Poldhu was taken over by the Royal Navy after the First World War and continued to operate as a research station until 1933, after which the site was cleared and donated to the National Trust. A granite monument erected in 1937 by the Marconi Company now stands on the site. The photograph is taken from Poldhu Cove and a number of people can be seen on the beach. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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A Glimpse into Wireless Communication History: A Captivating View of Poldhu's Marconi Towers". This print captures a distant view of two magnificent Marconi wireless towers and the charming Poldhu Hotel in Mullion, Cornwall. Believed to have been taken in the 1920s, this image showcases a two-masted arrangement of 200ft Marconi towers at Poldhu. Originally renowned as the site where Guglielmo Marconi transmitted the first transatlantic radio message on December 12th, 1901, it is now believed that this photograph depicts a later tubular steel design dating from around 1923-1924. The original masts were unfortunately damaged by storms and replaced with a four-lattice wooden structure by early 1902. Poldhu played an essential role in communication history; after World War I, it was taken over by the Royal Navy and operated as a research station until 1933. Eventually cleared and donated to the National Trust, today only a granite monument erected by the Marconi Company in 1937 stands on this historic site. The photo offers more than just architectural marvels; it also provides glimpses of life along Cornwall's picturesque coastline. From Poldhu Cove, we can observe several individuals enjoying their time on the sandy beach while others don caps for protection against coastal winds. This remarkable snapshot not only commemorates pioneering advancements in communication but also serves as a testament to Cornwall's stunning natural beauty and its significance within technological history.
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