Any newcomer to CSOS Bude is told that snow is a sort of English disease which would never dare to cross the Tamar and invade Cornwall, and it is true that Bude does enjoy its own peculiar climate. Whether anyone else enjoys it is a moot point – it is particularly subject to high winds
Easter Play at Home
We have a few activities to do this Easter, that take inspiration from the annual sports day that was held in Porthcurno during the 1960s and 1970s.
LEGO Lovers
Warren Elsmore, world-famous artist in LEGO bricks, designs a bespoke reimagining of the first telegraph cable landing at Porthcurno in 1870.
GOING UNDERGROUND
Discover the WW2 secret bunker! Telling the story of the miners who dug into the Porthcurno hillside in 1940, building a secret bunker to house the Telegraph Station during World War II. To maintain secrecy whilst this ambitious project was underway, curious villagers were told that a shortcut to the local pub was being built.
‘The Cable King’ Exhibition
Discover the remarkable story of communications pioneer Sir John Pender, and the laying of the first
undersea telegraph cable.
Porthcurno Then & Now Videos
On our YouTube channel, we have two short films comparing the Porthcurno of yesteryear to today. Why not have a watch? If you once trained in Porthcurno, you might see something familiar. Porthcurno Then & Now Features Western House, Howitt House, and Eastern House. More Porthcurno Then & Now In this video, we see the
Lights Out for Darker Skies
This temporary exhibition celebrates the beauty of the night sky and supports West Penwith’s application for International Dark Sky Park status.
PK Porthcurno 2020 Rebrand
Telegraph Museum Porthcurno is rebranding in celebration of 150 years since the PK to India telegraph cable. Museum of Global Communications The new name PK Porthcurno comes from the old station handle ‘PK’ used by telegraphers when communicating from station to station. From the development of the telegraph system in the early 1800s through to
Now Hiring – Visitor Services Coordinator
Visitor Services Coordinator Role Pro-rata to £25,000 pa Working on a rota basis, 5 days a week in summer, 3 days a week in winter Excellence in Customer Service We are looking to appoint a professional, enthusiastic team player to ensure all our visitors continue to experience the very best in customer service. This role
Now Hiring – Café Assistants
Café Assistant Role Flexible hours. £7.53 – £8.21ph (pay award pending). We are looking for cheerful, welcoming café assistants to work as part of a small friendly team. Energy and enthusiasm are essential as well as the highest standards in customer service. Previous experience an advantage. For more information please download the Cafe Assistant Job
The Future of History
Telegraph Museum Porthcurno is one of five heritage sites to benefit from funding in augmented and virtual reality experiences through the Coastal Communities fund. wAVE Immersive Experiences in Museums The wAVE project brings together the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership, Cornwall Museums Partnership, and Falmouth University. Through this project, emerging digital
Essential Communications
Telegraph Museum Porthcurno has been experiencing a loss of broadband connectivity affecting phones and emails. The issue started early last week and is still ongoing. Porthcurno is located right on the coast and gets next to no mobile signal except for a Vodafone mast in the valley. Some limited connectivity has also been possible using