Radio Waves Collection

James Clerk Maxwell, caricature
James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879). Caricature of the Scottish physicist James Clerk Maxwell. Maxwells works cover a wide area of science

Radiolocation stretches out far beyond Britains shores to send back warnings of the approach of enemy aircraft. A headquarters, the radiolocators messages, and those of the Royal Observer Corps

Lord Dowding revisits Battle of Britain Operations room. Air Chief Marshal Lord Dowding in the operations room of No. 11 Group RAF fighter command Uxbrdge

Transmitting valves at Marconi Station in Carnarvon, Gwynedd, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 4: Christianity and Modern Thought

Interior of a Marconi radio transmitting station, 1915. Cigarette card showing transmitting apparatus, published in London in 1915

Mr Punch thanking Marconi for wireless telegraphy which was saving lives at sea, 1913. Artist: Leonard Raven-Hill
Mr Punch thanking Marconi for wireless telegraphy which was saving lives at sea, 1913. Marconi (1874-1937) discovered a way in which waves could be used to send messages from one place to another

Guglielmo Marconi, Italian physicist and inventor and pioneer of wireless telegraphy, 1906. Marconi (1874-1937) discovered a way in which waves could be used to send messages from one place to

Electromagnetic spectrum. Diagram showing the changing wavelengths of electromagnetic (EM) radiation (top) and the corresponding frequencies in Hertz (Hz)

Red walkie talkie with colourful buttons

Twin GRAIL spacecraft map the moons gravity field
Using a precision formation-flying technique, the twin GRAIL spacecraft will map the moons gravity field, as depicted in this artists rendering

Diagram of the transparency of Earths atmosphere to different types of radiation
Diagram illustrating the transparency of Earths atmosphere to different types of radiation

Illustration of a pulsar

Tetra Mast C018 / 0050
Terretrial trunked radio mast (Tetra) as used by emergency service and government networks. Photographed in Wolverhampton, UK

Mobile phone base station, Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, UK

Earths atmosphere and radiation, artwork
Earths atmosphere and radiation. Computer artwork showing the differing absorbance of electromagnetic waves by the Earths atmosphere

Electromagnetic spectrum, artwork
Electromagnetic spectrum, computer artwork. The changing wavelength of electromagnetic (EM) radiation through the spectrum is shown by the trace along bottom

Fornax A galaxy. Combined optical (white) and radio (orange) image of the galaxy Fornax A (NGC 1316, centre). The smaller galaxy NGC 1317 is above it

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"Unleashing the Invisible: The Legacy of Radio Waves" In the late 19th century, a brilliant mind named James Clerk Maxwell unraveled the mysteries of electromagnetic waves. Little did he know that his groundbreaking theories would pave the way for one of humanity's greatest inventions - radio waves. Fast forward to the early 20th century, and we find ourselves in awe of Guglielmo Marconi, an Italian physicist and inventor who harnessed these invisible forces to revolutionize communication. With his pioneering work in wireless telegraphy, Marconi became a household name and forever changed how we connect with each other. As we delve into history through captivating caricatures like Spy's depiction of Marconi, or witness transmitting valves at Marconi Station in Carnarvon during 1926, it becomes evident that they were more than just scientific concepts – they were tangible tools connecting nations and saving lives. Step inside an enchanting scene from 1915 - an interior view of a Marconi radio transmitting station. Here, amidst buzzing machinery and crackling energy, operators skillfully transmitted messages across vast distances. It was here that dreams took flight as Mr Punch thanked Marconi for wireless telegraphy which had become a lifeline for sailors braving treacherous seas. The impact extended far beyond Britain's shores; radiolocation technology stretched its reach worldwide to send back warnings and protect countless lives. Even Lord Dowding himself revisits the Battle of Britain Operations room where radio waves played a pivotal role in defending freedom against tyranny. Marconi's genius knew no bounds; whether captured by Leonard Raven-Hill in 1913 or immortalized through photographs from different eras such as c1909 or 1926 – his legacy remains indelible. His relentless pursuit pushed boundaries and transformed our world forever.