United Kingdom
England
South West England
Landewednack
Lizard Wireless Station and Marconi Memorial
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Landewednack
Lizard Wireless Station and Marconi Memorial
Lizard Wireless Station and Marconi Memorial
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 62 out of 66 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Cornwall National Landscape
Location: Landewednack, South West England, England, United Kingdom
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Tips
If you are interested in radio or early communication, you will find this interesting. The volunteers are friendly and helpful. More info at the National Trust (nationaltrust.org.uk/lizard-point/features/marconi-on-the-lizard)
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•September 26, 2022
In 1901, the brilliant radio pioneer Marconi succeeded in establishing a radio connection over 180 miles to the Isle of Wight, thereby proving that radio waves could reach beyond the horizon. During the experiments he stayed at the beautiful Houston Bay Hotel, which still exists today.
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