50th Anniversary Of Marconi's Invention… 1951

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Poldu, Cornwall

CU. Minister Spataro speaking. GV. Marconi wireless mast at Poldhu, Cornwall. MS. Wireless operator taking a message. CU. Marconi with earphone when a young man. MS. Marconi operating an aerial. LS. Steam yacht. CU. Marconi - wearing ship's officers uniform. GV. Cornish coastline....

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Cataloguer:
James
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
69435
Sort Number:
UN 2409 D
Time in/Out:
01:00:01:00 / 01:02:37:00
Canister:
UN 2409 D
Film ID:
2581.01
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