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Interior of a Marconi radio transmitting station, 1915
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Interior of a Marconi radio transmitting station, 1915
Interior of a Marconi radio transmitting station, 1915. Cigarette card showing transmitting apparatus, published in London in 1915
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Media ID 14866032
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Apparatus Chromolithograph Equipment Guglielmo Guglielmo Marconi Marchese Guglielmo Marconi Marconi Oxford Science Archive Radio Radio Communications Radio Waves Wd Ho Wd Ho Wills Wills Wireless
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the year 1915, offering a glimpse into the interior of a Marconi radio transmitting station. The image, originally featured on a cigarette card published in London, showcases the remarkable equipment used for wireless communication during that era. In vivid color and intricate detail, this chromolithograph immerses us in a world where radio waves were harnessed to connect people across vast distances. The room is filled with an array of apparatuses, each meticulously designed by Guglielmo Marconi himself. These pioneering inventions revolutionized communications and laid the foundation for modern-day technology. As we explore this historic scene, we can almost feel the energy buzzing within these walls. This transmitting station served as a hub for sending and receiving messages that bridged gaps between nations and cultures. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of progress. Preserved by WD & HO Wills on their cigarette card collection, this print transports us back to an important moment in history when radio communications were still in their infancy. Through its vibrant colors and meticulous details, it reminds us of Guglielmo Marconi's groundbreaking contributions that shaped the course of 20th-century technology. Let this image serve as a reminder of how far we have come since those early days of wireless communication – from simple buildings like this one to today's interconnected world where information flows effortlessly through invisible airwaves.
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