Without looking it up, what is a "silent key"?

 Methodist Chapel, Welsh End, Shropshire
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The Primitive Methodists built this chapel in 1859 to replace an earlier one built in 1828. It is still in use today and has its own burial ground attached.
 
 
A Silent Key is a Radio Operator who has passed away and can no longer be heard on the air waves around the world. 
 
Visited - October 2013

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