Control light, mix colours and experiment with filters, prisms, lenses and mirrors. Find our new interactive exhibits next to Wired World from 1st April.
What is the Telegraph?
telegraph (Oxford English Dictionary definition)
noun a system or device for transmitting messages from a distance along a wire, especially one creating signals by making and breaking an electrical connection.
verb 1 send a message to by telegraph. 2 send (a message) by telegraph. 3 convey (an intentional or unconscious message) with facial expression or body language.
Why Porthcurno?
Porthcurno valley, in the far west of Cornwall, was the hub of international cable communications from 1870-1970 and a training college for the communications industry until 1993.
In WWII secret tunnels were dug by Cornish miners to house an underground building and the entire telegraph operations. These bomb proof/gas proof tunnels provided 14 secure cables out of the UK to its allies.
What's on
Another fantastic FREE evening talk from Ideas Cafe, 18 May >
'Keep Calm & Carry On!' WW2 family fun day 17 June >
Support our development project
Find out more about our project, Developing for the Future >
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Learning for all
Learning is at the heart of everything we do. Click to find out more about:
Schools, Colleges, Scouts, Guides & Cadets
PhD students and academic researchers involved in researching in the archives on several projects
Learn online
Explore global history using our online interactive maps >
Tales from the Archive
New discoveries, every month Each month we bring you a new story from our historic Archive in our online feature Tales from the Archive >
News
- Celebrate Adult Learners Week 2012 with an evening of FREE talks from Ideas Cafe >
- Local children road-test new interactive exhibits >
- "If you can knit, you can do your bit!" Calling all creative volunteers >
