Commemorative plaque
Category
Metalwork
Date
1999
Materials
metal
Measurements
187 x 257 x 7 mm
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South Foreland Lighthouse, Kent
NT 1286640
Summary
Metal plaque, dated 27th March 1999, commemorating the centenary of the first international wireless transmission between Wimereux, France and South Foreland Lighthouse by Guglielmo Marconi.
Marks and inscriptions
Embossed on front: 27 March 1999 / Centenary of the first international wireless / transmission between Wimereux, France, / and the South Foreland Lighthouse / by Guglielmo Marconi. / Unveiled by / Princess Elettra Marconi