This session is a celebration of our feathered friends! Little ones will craft their own stick birds and kites to send soaring into the sky.
John Nash Obituary
John Nash devoted his professional life to telecommunications, building a distinguished international career with Cable & Wireless and playing a part in the development and maintenance of global communications networks that connected people and nations. His commitment to the engineering profession was reflected early in his decision to join the Institution of Electronic and Radio
New Exhibition: FAKE NEWS?
Explore misinformation, disinformation and propaganda from ancient times to the present day. Most of us pride ourselves on our independent thinking. However, we all rely on information we receive from multiple sources. Our thoughts and opinions are shaped by friends and family, the news, social media, books and magazines, experts and celebrities. In this complex
The PK Network Launches with VOIS as Founding Member
PK Porthcurno, Museum of Global Communications has announced the launch of The PK Network — an exclusive circle of industry leaders committed to shaping and protecting the future of global communications heritage. More than a sponsorship relationship, the PK Network brings together an illustrious group of member organisations across a range of services and areas of
The HERDS – Our Journey
With support from Art Fund, PK Porthcurno joins THE HERDS alongside 43 museums, galleries and historic houses across the UK, bringing artistic events, workshops and educational activities to local communities to inspire the next generation and deepen connections with the natural world.
Travel to Great Britain, on the trail of Guglielmo Marconi
Recently, PK Porthcurno welcomed Italian journalist Marco Berech, who visited as part of his exploration of Guglielmo Marconi’s legacy—the renowned Italian inventor, electrical engineer, physicist, and politician credited with developing the first practical radio-based wireless telegraph system. PK’s Gareth Parry and Paul Tyreman hosted Marco for an insightful visit to this historic site, offering a
The Ghost Ship of Porthcurno
The legend of the ghost ship of Porthcurno, often told by locals and steeped in mystery, revolves around sightings of an eerie, spectral vessel gliding through the mist along Porthcurno’s coastline. The story typically involves a ship that appears on foggy or stormy nights, sometimes glowing faintly as it sails through the waves, only to
PK Porthcurno at St Buryan Rally 2024
PK Porthcurno’s unique 1950s mobile telegraph unit, affectionately known as Poppy PK, recently made her first-ever appearance at the St Buryan Vintage Rally, an event hosted by the St Buryan Society. Established in 1978, the society aims to protect and preserve the rich heritage of the local agricultural sector. The rally celebrates classic motors, commercial
The Easter Rewind – 2024
Take a look as we rewind ourselves back to the Easter holidays. See what you got up at PK – from crafty clay pottery, to mobile phones!
Vodafone partners with PK Porthcurno, Museum of Global Communications to offer free entry this Earth Day.
Simply donate old tech through The Great British Tech Appeal for complimentary access, see below for more details*. This Earth Day (22 April), Vodafone and PK Porthcurno, Museum of Global Communications have joined forces to offer free entry to the captivating heritage site. The museum is currently showing ‘Going Mobile’, an exhibition delivered in partnership
Planet PK Champions and the Wood Wide Web
Planet PK Champions is our environmental club, a part of our award-winning programme Planet PK which aims to promote awareness and knowledge about climate change. We are looking for more members to join our club and become our ‘Planet PK Champions’- leaders in our environmental programme by learning about and spreading positive climate messages. Planet
Poppy PK visits Penwith College
To celebrate BSW, we took our Mobile Telegraph Station, Poppy PK, to meet students at Penwith College as part of their Carer Fair Day.