PK Porthcurno Museum of Global Communications
@pkporthcurno.bsky.social
🌎 Discover the story of our connected world, from the telegram to today's internet! 🛜
We’re delighted to launch The PK Network, connecting industry leaders who share our mission to protect and celebrate the story of global communications.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
We’re delighted to launch The PK Network, connecting industry leaders who share our mission to protect and celebrate the story of global communications.
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🆕 Today, we published two reports by Group for Education in Museums and Verian, exploring the relationship between children and young people and museums. Read them here: buff.ly/fB3lf7b
What do these reports cover? 🤔
What do these reports cover? 🤔
Children and young people in museums
Find out more about our work with children and young people in museums.
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October 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🆕 Today, we published two reports by Group for Education in Museums and Verian, exploring the relationship between children and young people and museums. Read them here: buff.ly/fB3lf7b
What do these reports cover? 🤔
What do these reports cover? 🤔
📸 Happy World Photography Day!
From PK’s hidden tunnels to the stunning Porthcurno valley, every photo tells a story of connection. 🌍
Our archive is packed with incredible images from across the globe — cable stations, communities & the moments that transformed the world.
➡️ www.pkoc.co.uk
From PK’s hidden tunnels to the stunning Porthcurno valley, every photo tells a story of connection. 🌍
Our archive is packed with incredible images from across the globe — cable stations, communities & the moments that transformed the world.
➡️ www.pkoc.co.uk
August 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
📸 Happy World Photography Day!
From PK’s hidden tunnels to the stunning Porthcurno valley, every photo tells a story of connection. 🌍
Our archive is packed with incredible images from across the globe — cable stations, communities & the moments that transformed the world.
➡️ www.pkoc.co.uk
From PK’s hidden tunnels to the stunning Porthcurno valley, every photo tells a story of connection. 🌍
Our archive is packed with incredible images from across the globe — cable stations, communities & the moments that transformed the world.
➡️ www.pkoc.co.uk
☀️ Summer Opening Hours at PK!
We’re delighted to let you know that PK Porthcurno is now open every day from 10am to 5pm, seven days a week — all the way through to October!
Plan your visit, explore our collection, and find out what’s on at:
👉 www.pkporthcurno.com
We’re delighted to let you know that PK Porthcurno is now open every day from 10am to 5pm, seven days a week — all the way through to October!
Plan your visit, explore our collection, and find out what’s on at:
👉 www.pkporthcurno.com
July 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
☀️ Summer Opening Hours at PK!
We’re delighted to let you know that PK Porthcurno is now open every day from 10am to 5pm, seven days a week — all the way through to October!
Plan your visit, explore our collection, and find out what’s on at:
👉 www.pkporthcurno.com
We’re delighted to let you know that PK Porthcurno is now open every day from 10am to 5pm, seven days a week — all the way through to October!
Plan your visit, explore our collection, and find out what’s on at:
👉 www.pkporthcurno.com
#OnThisDay 75 years ago, the Cable & Wireless Engineering College opened in Porthcurno!
Once a vital global cable station, it became a world-class training hub for telecom engineers shaping the future of communication. 🌍
Once a vital global cable station, it became a world-class training hub for telecom engineers shaping the future of communication. 🌍
June 9, 2025 at 7:46 PM
#OnThisDay 75 years ago, the Cable & Wireless Engineering College opened in Porthcurno!
Once a vital global cable station, it became a world-class training hub for telecom engineers shaping the future of communication. 🌍
Once a vital global cable station, it became a world-class training hub for telecom engineers shaping the future of communication. 🌍
⭐️ Looking for Half Term fun?
Join us this #Mayhalfterm for hands-on, family-friendly activities the whole family will love!
Plan your visit & find out more by visiting our website ⬇️
pkporthcurno.com/events/may-h...
See you there 👋
#Cornwall #Porthcurno #HalfTerm
Join us this #Mayhalfterm for hands-on, family-friendly activities the whole family will love!
Plan your visit & find out more by visiting our website ⬇️
pkporthcurno.com/events/may-h...
See you there 👋
#Cornwall #Porthcurno #HalfTerm
May Half-Term 2025
Join us for an exciting 2025 May Half Term at PK Porthcurno, with a variety of engaging family-friendly activities on offer.
pkporthcurno.com
May 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
⭐️ Looking for Half Term fun?
Join us this #Mayhalfterm for hands-on, family-friendly activities the whole family will love!
Plan your visit & find out more by visiting our website ⬇️
pkporthcurno.com/events/may-h...
See you there 👋
#Cornwall #Porthcurno #HalfTerm
Join us this #Mayhalfterm for hands-on, family-friendly activities the whole family will love!
Plan your visit & find out more by visiting our website ⬇️
pkporthcurno.com/events/may-h...
See you there 👋
#Cornwall #Porthcurno #HalfTerm
💬 Beep-boop-beep! Did you know R2-D2’s iconic “language” was inspired by real-world Morse code and early electronic communication tones?
#StarWarsDay #R2D2 #MorseCode #DroidTalk #MayThe4thBeWithYou
#StarWarsDay #R2D2 #MorseCode #DroidTalk #MayThe4thBeWithYou
May 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM
💬 Beep-boop-beep! Did you know R2-D2’s iconic “language” was inspired by real-world Morse code and early electronic communication tones?
#StarWarsDay #R2D2 #MorseCode #DroidTalk #MayThe4thBeWithYou
#StarWarsDay #R2D2 #MorseCode #DroidTalk #MayThe4thBeWithYou
We had an amazing morning of fun in the sun at Forest Friends!
Everyone got hands-on creating their very own Super Potatoes, making vibrant fruit and veggie prints, cooking up delicious treats, and even planting our own veg.
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Learn more about Forest Friends ⬇️ pkporthcurno.com/forest-frien...
Everyone got hands-on creating their very own Super Potatoes, making vibrant fruit and veggie prints, cooking up delicious treats, and even planting our own veg.
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Learn more about Forest Friends ⬇️ pkporthcurno.com/forest-frien...
April 29, 2025 at 8:38 AM
We had an amazing morning of fun in the sun at Forest Friends!
Everyone got hands-on creating their very own Super Potatoes, making vibrant fruit and veggie prints, cooking up delicious treats, and even planting our own veg.
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Learn more about Forest Friends ⬇️ pkporthcurno.com/forest-frien...
Everyone got hands-on creating their very own Super Potatoes, making vibrant fruit and veggie prints, cooking up delicious treats, and even planting our own veg.
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Learn more about Forest Friends ⬇️ pkporthcurno.com/forest-frien...
Join us for an egg-citing #Easter at PK Porthcurno filled with fun, family-friendly activities.
Over the break, dive into the world of undersea cables at the 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & don’t miss 𝗣𝗼𝗽-𝘂𝗽 𝗣𝗞 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 for exclusive access to the museum.
➡️ pkporthcurno.com/events/easte...
#cornwall
Over the break, dive into the world of undersea cables at the 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & don’t miss 𝗣𝗼𝗽-𝘂𝗽 𝗣𝗞 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 for exclusive access to the museum.
➡️ pkporthcurno.com/events/easte...
#cornwall
April 7, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Join us for an egg-citing #Easter at PK Porthcurno filled with fun, family-friendly activities.
Over the break, dive into the world of undersea cables at the 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & don’t miss 𝗣𝗼𝗽-𝘂𝗽 𝗣𝗞 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 for exclusive access to the museum.
➡️ pkporthcurno.com/events/easte...
#cornwall
Over the break, dive into the world of undersea cables at the 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & don’t miss 𝗣𝗼𝗽-𝘂𝗽 𝗣𝗞 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 for exclusive access to the museum.
➡️ pkporthcurno.com/events/easte...
#cornwall
We’re thrilled to share that Jack, who travelled from Australia to volunteer with us last year, has won the ‘One to Watch’ category at the #CornwallHeritageAwards! 🎉
Hear what the worthy winner had to say by following the link below ⬇️
pkporthcurno.com/news/2025-co...
Hear what the worthy winner had to say by following the link below ⬇️
pkporthcurno.com/news/2025-co...
PK’s Jack Foster wins at the 2025 Cornwall Heritage Awards
We’re absolutely delighted to share the excellent news that Jack won the ‘One to Watch’ category at the Cornwall Heritage Awards last night!
pkporthcurno.com
March 19, 2025 at 10:07 AM
We’re thrilled to share that Jack, who travelled from Australia to volunteer with us last year, has won the ‘One to Watch’ category at the #CornwallHeritageAwards! 🎉
Hear what the worthy winner had to say by following the link below ⬇️
pkporthcurno.com/news/2025-co...
Hear what the worthy winner had to say by following the link below ⬇️
pkporthcurno.com/news/2025-co...
〓〓 Gool Peran Lowen! 〓〓
Once the world’s global communications hub, our little
cove of Porthcurno has played a vital role in shaping
modern history—both in Cornwall and beyond. Just
one of the many reasons this county is so special.
Wishing you a Happy #StPiransDay from PK
Porthcurno!
Once the world’s global communications hub, our little
cove of Porthcurno has played a vital role in shaping
modern history—both in Cornwall and beyond. Just
one of the many reasons this county is so special.
Wishing you a Happy #StPiransDay from PK
Porthcurno!
March 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
〓〓 Gool Peran Lowen! 〓〓
Once the world’s global communications hub, our little
cove of Porthcurno has played a vital role in shaping
modern history—both in Cornwall and beyond. Just
one of the many reasons this county is so special.
Wishing you a Happy #StPiransDay from PK
Porthcurno!
Once the world’s global communications hub, our little
cove of Porthcurno has played a vital role in shaping
modern history—both in Cornwall and beyond. Just
one of the many reasons this county is so special.
Wishing you a Happy #StPiransDay from PK
Porthcurno!
🌍⚡ #Meta is building the largest submarine cable in the world! This game-changing project will expand global connectivity—just like the historic telegraph cables that once ran through Porthcurno.
Read more: www.notebookcheck.net/Meta-announc...
Read more: www.notebookcheck.net/Meta-announc...
Meta announces the construction of the largest submarine cable
The infrastructure will cover 50,000 kilometers, connecting the five continents with the 24-fiber-pair cable. By the end of the decade, the subsea cable is expected to be operational.
www.notebookcheck.net
February 28, 2025 at 10:10 AM
🌍⚡ #Meta is building the largest submarine cable in the world! This game-changing project will expand global connectivity—just like the historic telegraph cables that once ran through Porthcurno.
Read more: www.notebookcheck.net/Meta-announc...
Read more: www.notebookcheck.net/Meta-announc...
Wow, #HalfTerm is here already!
Join us throughout the week for some family fun pkporthcurno.com/events/feb-h...
Join us throughout the week for some family fun pkporthcurno.com/events/feb-h...
February 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Wow, #HalfTerm is here already!
Join us throughout the week for some family fun pkporthcurno.com/events/feb-h...
Join us throughout the week for some family fun pkporthcurno.com/events/feb-h...
Check out the amazing time we had earlier this week at Forest Friends! 🌲🐠
We had a blast crafting our own clay fish, playing Treasure Island on the raft, & of course, getting stuck into our messy mud kitchen.
To learn more about Forest Friends, visit our website: pkporthcurno.com/forest-frien...
We had a blast crafting our own clay fish, playing Treasure Island on the raft, & of course, getting stuck into our messy mud kitchen.
To learn more about Forest Friends, visit our website: pkporthcurno.com/forest-frien...
February 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Check out the amazing time we had earlier this week at Forest Friends! 🌲🐠
We had a blast crafting our own clay fish, playing Treasure Island on the raft, & of course, getting stuck into our messy mud kitchen.
To learn more about Forest Friends, visit our website: pkporthcurno.com/forest-frien...
We had a blast crafting our own clay fish, playing Treasure Island on the raft, & of course, getting stuck into our messy mud kitchen.
To learn more about Forest Friends, visit our website: pkporthcurno.com/forest-frien...
🚗 Free Parking February
We’re delighted to offer free parking across the whole of February for PK Porthcurno Museum visitors.
⭐️ Visit our website for more information: pkporthcurno.com/parking-at-p...
We’re delighted to offer free parking across the whole of February for PK Porthcurno Museum visitors.
⭐️ Visit our website for more information: pkporthcurno.com/parking-at-p...
January 31, 2025 at 3:34 PM
🚗 Free Parking February
We’re delighted to offer free parking across the whole of February for PK Porthcurno Museum visitors.
⭐️ Visit our website for more information: pkporthcurno.com/parking-at-p...
We’re delighted to offer free parking across the whole of February for PK Porthcurno Museum visitors.
⭐️ Visit our website for more information: pkporthcurno.com/parking-at-p...
Vote for us! 🗳️
Our beloved 1950s Mobile Telegraph Unit, Poppy PK, has been nominated for the Cornwall Heritage Awards 2025 #ObjectoftheYear! 🌟
We’d love your support—vote for us now and help Poppy PK claim the title!
letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/.../survey-t...
Our beloved 1950s Mobile Telegraph Unit, Poppy PK, has been nominated for the Cornwall Heritage Awards 2025 #ObjectoftheYear! 🌟
We’d love your support—vote for us now and help Poppy PK claim the title!
letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/.../survey-t...
January 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Vote for us! 🗳️
Our beloved 1950s Mobile Telegraph Unit, Poppy PK, has been nominated for the Cornwall Heritage Awards 2025 #ObjectoftheYear! 🌟
We’d love your support—vote for us now and help Poppy PK claim the title!
letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/.../survey-t...
Our beloved 1950s Mobile Telegraph Unit, Poppy PK, has been nominated for the Cornwall Heritage Awards 2025 #ObjectoftheYear! 🌟
We’d love your support—vote for us now and help Poppy PK claim the title!
letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/.../survey-t...
Thank you for a fantastic Christmas & New Year period! As we prepare for the exciting year ahead, we will be closed for an extended period of maintenance to the museum and site.
We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen on Saturday, 25 January, from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
See you soon! 👋
We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen on Saturday, 25 January, from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
See you soon! 👋
January 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Thank you for a fantastic Christmas & New Year period! As we prepare for the exciting year ahead, we will be closed for an extended period of maintenance to the museum and site.
We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen on Saturday, 25 January, from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
See you soon! 👋
We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen on Saturday, 25 January, from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
See you soon! 👋
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I’ve been to @pkporthcurno.bsky.social today and I heartily recommend it. So much to see and unexpectedly absolutely fascinating.
PK Porthcurno Museum of Global Communications (@pkporthcurno.bsky.social)
🌎 Discover the story of our connected world, from the telegram to today's internet! 🛜
pkporthcurno.bsky.social
January 3, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I’ve been to @pkporthcurno.bsky.social today and I heartily recommend it. So much to see and unexpectedly absolutely fascinating.
We're delighted to share that PK Porthcurno will reopen tomorrow. We hope you all had a joyful Christmas & are excited to welcome the new year with us.
Explore the fascinating evolution of communications through interactive displays, captivating exhibitions, and more!
👉 https://buff.ly/3BId3C0
Explore the fascinating evolution of communications through interactive displays, captivating exhibitions, and more!
👉 https://buff.ly/3BId3C0
December 27, 2024 at 12:02 PM
We're delighted to share that PK Porthcurno will reopen tomorrow. We hope you all had a joyful Christmas & are excited to welcome the new year with us.
Explore the fascinating evolution of communications through interactive displays, captivating exhibitions, and more!
👉 https://buff.ly/3BId3C0
Explore the fascinating evolution of communications through interactive displays, captivating exhibitions, and more!
👉 https://buff.ly/3BId3C0
In 2023, we received a grant from The National Archives to preserve our digital collection, including photos, films, and oral histories. Our project is now a featured case study.
Learn more: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/%E2%80%A6/pk...
Learn more: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/%E2%80%A6/pk...
December 19, 2024 at 3:12 PM
In 2023, we received a grant from The National Archives to preserve our digital collection, including photos, films, and oral histories. Our project is now a featured case study.
Learn more: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/%E2%80%A6/pk...
Learn more: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/%E2%80%A6/pk...
🎄 PK Porthcurno is now closed for Christmas! 🎄
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a joyful festive season! 🎅
We’ll be reopening our doors on Saturday, 28th December—see you soon 👋
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Visit our website for further visitor information, to plan your visit and more:
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a joyful festive season! 🎅
We’ll be reopening our doors on Saturday, 28th December—see you soon 👋
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Visit our website for further visitor information, to plan your visit and more:
Visiting the Museum | PK Porthcurno
Before visiting the museum use this page to plan your visit to PK Porthcurno Museum of Global Communication. Opening times, car park and more.
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December 17, 2024 at 9:00 AM
🎄 PK Porthcurno is now closed for Christmas! 🎄
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a joyful festive season! 🎅
We’ll be reopening our doors on Saturday, 28th December—see you soon 👋
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Visit our website for further visitor information, to plan your visit and more:
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a joyful festive season! 🎅
We’ll be reopening our doors on Saturday, 28th December—see you soon 👋
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Visit our website for further visitor information, to plan your visit and more:
🌨️ A Winter Wonderland in Porthcurno, 1955 🌨️
In the winter of 1955, #Porthcurno was transformed by a rare and beautiful blanket of snow. This wonderful photograph captures a stunning view of Electra House & the main road, looking up the valley from the beach.
#Penzance #Cornwall #cableandwireless
In the winter of 1955, #Porthcurno was transformed by a rare and beautiful blanket of snow. This wonderful photograph captures a stunning view of Electra House & the main road, looking up the valley from the beach.
#Penzance #Cornwall #cableandwireless
December 11, 2024 at 3:16 PM
🌨️ A Winter Wonderland in Porthcurno, 1955 🌨️
In the winter of 1955, #Porthcurno was transformed by a rare and beautiful blanket of snow. This wonderful photograph captures a stunning view of Electra House & the main road, looking up the valley from the beach.
#Penzance #Cornwall #cableandwireless
In the winter of 1955, #Porthcurno was transformed by a rare and beautiful blanket of snow. This wonderful photograph captures a stunning view of Electra House & the main road, looking up the valley from the beach.
#Penzance #Cornwall #cableandwireless
🎭 The next performance of the popular show 'Exiles' by Bagas Degol & Annamaria Murphy is at Paul Village Hall, #Mousehole this Saturday!
👉 Learn more about the show: pkporthcurno.com/exiles-show/
🎵 Tickets will be available at the door or get yours in advance here: pkporthcurno.com/product/exil...
👉 Learn more about the show: pkporthcurno.com/exiles-show/
🎵 Tickets will be available at the door or get yours in advance here: pkporthcurno.com/product/exil...
December 4, 2024 at 3:48 PM
🎭 The next performance of the popular show 'Exiles' by Bagas Degol & Annamaria Murphy is at Paul Village Hall, #Mousehole this Saturday!
👉 Learn more about the show: pkporthcurno.com/exiles-show/
🎵 Tickets will be available at the door or get yours in advance here: pkporthcurno.com/product/exil...
👉 Learn more about the show: pkporthcurno.com/exiles-show/
🎵 Tickets will be available at the door or get yours in advance here: pkporthcurno.com/product/exil...
🎄#CHRISTMAS AT PK PORTHCURNO! 🎅🏼
This December, bring the family & step into a winter wonderland like no other!
⭐️ Kids go FREE all month!
🌟 Explore our enchanting Wish Wood
🪸 Dive into Morgy’s underwater grotto & so much more!
Visit our website for more information: pkporthcurno.com/xmas
#Cornwall
This December, bring the family & step into a winter wonderland like no other!
⭐️ Kids go FREE all month!
🌟 Explore our enchanting Wish Wood
🪸 Dive into Morgy’s underwater grotto & so much more!
Visit our website for more information: pkporthcurno.com/xmas
#Cornwall
November 29, 2024 at 12:06 PM
🎄#CHRISTMAS AT PK PORTHCURNO! 🎅🏼
This December, bring the family & step into a winter wonderland like no other!
⭐️ Kids go FREE all month!
🌟 Explore our enchanting Wish Wood
🪸 Dive into Morgy’s underwater grotto & so much more!
Visit our website for more information: pkporthcurno.com/xmas
#Cornwall
This December, bring the family & step into a winter wonderland like no other!
⭐️ Kids go FREE all month!
🌟 Explore our enchanting Wish Wood
🪸 Dive into Morgy’s underwater grotto & so much more!
Visit our website for more information: pkporthcurno.com/xmas
#Cornwall
Thanks to the incredible work of @ocean3d.bsky.social, this state-of-the-art interactive 360° tour of the museum is now live on our website, allowing you to explore the museum anytime, anywhere, using your smartphone, tablet, or desktop!
Check it out here: pkporthcurno.com/see-and-do/e...
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Check it out here: pkporthcurno.com/see-and-do/e...
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Explore the Museum | PK Porthcurno
Explore the museum and discover the histories & tales of human endeavour from around the globe, where the story of communications began.
pkporthcurno.com
November 27, 2024 at 1:32 PM
Thanks to the incredible work of @ocean3d.bsky.social, this state-of-the-art interactive 360° tour of the museum is now live on our website, allowing you to explore the museum anytime, anywhere, using your smartphone, tablet, or desktop!
Check it out here: pkporthcurno.com/see-and-do/e...
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Check it out here: pkporthcurno.com/see-and-do/e...
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