2006 - celebrating Brunel 200
2006 saw celebrations across the country in celebration of 200 years since the birth of Brunel in 1806. The wide varying events were archived on the Bruenl 200 website.
In Saltash, events obviously revolved around the vrudge and it was concieved and built. A small sample of events are listed below.
In Saltash, events obviously revolved around the vrudge and it was concieved and built. A small sample of events are listed below.
Saltash celebrates
GB200IKB The Brunel 200 Call-Sign
As part of the Brunel 200 celebrations, Saltash and District Amateur Radio Club (SADARC) will operate a special events radio station from the Maurice Huggins Tea Rooms in Victoria Park at the top of Saltash Fore
Street. The station has been allocated a special call-sign for this event 'GB200IKB' to reflect the 200th anniversary of the birth of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and will operate over the weekend of 8th and 9th of April. Every contact will receive a commemorative post card, in radio jargon a QSL card, depicting the bridge when floodlit.
Amateur Radio as a hobby started at the same time as those early pioneers of radio such as Guglielmo Marconi and Henry Jackson; the latter carrying out his experiments at Wearde Quay in Saltash. Modern day radio amateurs still experiment with and build radio equipment, but are just as happy chatting to friends across town or across the world. The methods radio amateurs use to communicate don't stop at just using a microphone or a morse key, but can also include colour television, data transmission (using home computers), linking their radios to the internet and communicating via satellite plus much more. Several amateur satellites are currently in orbit. Becoming a radio amateur has never been easier and further details can be found at the web site of the national society, the Radio Society of Great Britain here: http://www.rsgb.org
SADARC meets twice a month at the TOC H Hall, Warraton Road in Saltash and all are welcome. Details of the meetings can be found here: http://www.sadarc.co.uk
Street. The station has been allocated a special call-sign for this event 'GB200IKB' to reflect the 200th anniversary of the birth of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and will operate over the weekend of 8th and 9th of April. Every contact will receive a commemorative post card, in radio jargon a QSL card, depicting the bridge when floodlit.
Amateur Radio as a hobby started at the same time as those early pioneers of radio such as Guglielmo Marconi and Henry Jackson; the latter carrying out his experiments at Wearde Quay in Saltash. Modern day radio amateurs still experiment with and build radio equipment, but are just as happy chatting to friends across town or across the world. The methods radio amateurs use to communicate don't stop at just using a microphone or a morse key, but can also include colour television, data transmission (using home computers), linking their radios to the internet and communicating via satellite plus much more. Several amateur satellites are currently in orbit. Becoming a radio amateur has never been easier and further details can be found at the web site of the national society, the Radio Society of Great Britain here: http://www.rsgb.org
SADARC meets twice a month at the TOC H Hall, Warraton Road in Saltash and all are welcome. Details of the meetings can be found here: http://www.sadarc.co.uk
The Royal Mint
ROYAL MINT ENGINEERS NEW £2 COINS
TO CELEBRATE THE WORK OF BRITISH LEGEND BRUNEL
Today the Royal Mint launches two new £2 coins to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of one of Britain’s most famous engineers, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. One reflects the character of Brunel and the other celebrates his many achievements.
Both coin designs represent Brunel’s dedication and achievements. Artist Rod Kelly who designed ‘The Man’ Brunel £2 coin explains, “I used early black and white photographs to develop an image of Brunel. To accompany this I was struck by the beauty of the Royal Albert Bridge and Brunel’s amazing achievements in the progression of the then modern railway.” The second design entitled ‘His Achievement’ by engraver Robert Evans depicts Paddington Station and illustrates the impact that Brunel’s structures have had on the British landscape. The obverse of both coins features the portrait of the Queen by Ian Rank-Broadley, FRBS, which has appeared on United Kingdom coins since
TO CELEBRATE THE WORK OF BRITISH LEGEND BRUNEL
Today the Royal Mint launches two new £2 coins to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of one of Britain’s most famous engineers, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. One reflects the character of Brunel and the other celebrates his many achievements.
Both coin designs represent Brunel’s dedication and achievements. Artist Rod Kelly who designed ‘The Man’ Brunel £2 coin explains, “I used early black and white photographs to develop an image of Brunel. To accompany this I was struck by the beauty of the Royal Albert Bridge and Brunel’s amazing achievements in the progression of the then modern railway.” The second design entitled ‘His Achievement’ by engraver Robert Evans depicts Paddington Station and illustrates the impact that Brunel’s structures have had on the British landscape. The obverse of both coins features the portrait of the Queen by Ian Rank-Broadley, FRBS, which has appeared on United Kingdom coins since
ITV News
ITV Westcountry light up the bridge for several hours to film the backdrop for there current news programms. More pictures of the lighting can be seen in the gallery.
Network Rail
Network Rail have submitted planning applications in both Devon and Cornwall to replace the gantries and ladders on each end
9th April 2006
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14th April 2006
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BBC South West - Serven Wonders
