{"product_id":"9781849956116-the-telecoms-coast","title":"The Telecoms Coast","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA History of Terrestrial, Sub Sea and Space Communication in Cornwall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA journey along  The Tin and Telecoms Coast in Cornwall. How Cornwall became the crucible of telecommunications innovation through the 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e and 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Centuries and why this matters today.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Telecoms Coast\u003c\/em\u003e by Geoff Varrall is a compelling exploration of Cornwall’s pioneering role in the history of global telecommunications. Spanning nearly two centuries, this richly detailed book traces the development of communication technology from the earliest terrestrial telegraph systems of the 1830s to modern fibre optics, satellite communications, and space-age connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJourneying along Cornwall’s dramatic coastline, the book visits internationally significant telecom landmarks including Porthcurno, Poldhu, and Goonhilly. Readers discover how Cornwall’s unique geography made it a gateway for subsea telegraph cables linking Britain to India and beyond, the birthplace of groundbreaking long-distance radio transmissions by Marconi, and later a hub for satellite communications and deep-space technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlending engineering history, scientific innovation, and coastal heritage, \u003cem\u003eThe Telecoms Coast\u003c\/em\u003e reveals the people, inventions, and infrastructure that transformed global communication networks. From Victorian cable pioneers and early radio engineers to today’s satellite specialists supporting NASA and ESA missions, the book highlights Cornwall’s enduring influence on worldwide connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers interested in telecommunications history, maritime heritage, engineering, radio technology, and Cornwall travel, this fascinating account offers an engaging insight into the evolution of international communications and the remarkable coastline that helped connect the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57493460779382,"sku":"9781849956116","price":17.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_40509662.jpg?v=1774501805","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781849956116-the-telecoms-coast","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}