The archive at PK holds histories collected from those connected with C&W available to listen to online through the PK Online Collection.
Telegraphy in West-Africa
Annabelle Garfield, Masters student at Exeter Uni explores a photo album from our PK archives about African Telegraphy throughout the 1900’s
Mindfulness in Porthcurno
For Mental Health Awareness Week we are happy to share this guest blog and beautiful mindfulness video by filmmaker Alban Roinard.
PKOC World Map – Explore the Global History of Communications
The collections held at the Museum of Global Communications contain archive material and objects from around the world, reflecting the global nature of the industry. The PK Online Collection (PKOC) provides a World Map that allows users to explore the items we have connected with a particular place.
The World of The Zodiac: Observing the 20th Century’s Global History
Exeter Students Lottie & Haseeb observe the global history that is presented in the Zodiac Magazine, the print from Cable & Wireless LTD.
Exeter Students Takeover PK Porthcurno
Michael shares his research, planning and taking the lead of a Takeover Day at PK Porthcurno for his Public History Project at Exeter university.
A Message to PK Porthcurno
PK Porthcurno are delighted to bring a new Cornish Caretakers show and workshop called ‘A Message to PK Porthcurno’ to 40 schools across Cornwall between March to May 2022.
PK Porthcurno win double at National Cultural Enterprises Awards
PK Porthcurno have won the prestigious Green Award as well as the Outstanding Contribution Award at the Cultural Enterprises Awards 2022.
The ‘award winning’ PK150 Connected Collections Exhibition
This new exhibition showcases the work created by our remote international students based into the collections at PK Porthcurno.
Porthcurno Awarded ‘Plastic Free Communities’ Status
Porthcurno Awarded ‘Plastic Free Communities’ Status as it Takes Action on Single-Use Plastic Porthcurno is leading the way nationally as part of a network of communities across the UK who are taking on the challenge to tackle throw away plastic at source. The village has been awarded ‘Plastic Free Community’ status by marine conservation charity, Surfers
National Apprenticeship Week 2022
PK Porthcurno’s Digital Marketing Apprentice, Josh shares with us a brief outline of his year as an apprentice at PK Porthcurno.
“I Remember this Christmas…”
Christmas is a time of memories and for many people throughout the decades, the celebrations have continued throughout some especially unique and life-threatening circumstances for some Cable & Wireless staff.