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?

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?

The Cable Hut on Porthcurno beach

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.

Learning for all

St Erth community school explore the Learning Space

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Lifelong learning

Family history

Local History

PhD students and academic researchers involved in researching in the archives on several projects

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Interactive maps: Porthcurno, Cornwall, The World

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Tales from the Archive

Tales from the Archive: Zodiac

New discoveries, every month Each month we bring you a new story from our historic Archive in our online feature Tales from the Archive >

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