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Commemorative plaque 8466

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Commemorative plaque 8466
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This blue commemorative plaque records: The Cable House In 1868, Newbiggin was the forefront of early telecommunications, the first telegraph cable from Scandinavia came ashore at the Point. Recorded plaque organisation: Newbiggin By The Sea Heritage Trail.
The Cable House marks a significant milestone in telecommunications history as it was the landing site for the first telegraph cable connecting Scandinavia to Britain in 1868, facilitating rapid cross-border communication.

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