The Marconi Radio Station near Mullion on the Lizard Peninsula is one of the key sites in the development of global communication. In 1901, Marconi used the Poldhu station to send the first transatlantic wireless signal, proving radio waves could cross the ocean.
Earlier experiments nearby showed radio signals could travel beyond the horizon, and the station later became part of a network handling ship‑to‑shore messages, including early SOS calls.
Today, the Marconi Centre at Poldhu offers a simple way to learn about these developments and their impact on modern communication