Posts Tagged: Goonhilly Earth Station

Chris Rowe talks about Goonhilly’s telecommunications heritage

Chris Rowe is a former employee of BT, who started work at Goonhilly at an Apprentice with the Post Office in 1975, enjoying a long and engaging career until his early retirement in 2007. Chris will be making an exciting

Chris Rowe talks about Goonhilly’s telecommunications heritage

Chris Rowe is a former employee of BT, who started work at Goonhilly at an Apprentice with the Post Office in 1975, enjoying a long and engaging career until his early retirement in 2007. Chris will be making an exciting

The Village Green Society Lectures: Henrietta Boex, Falmouth Art Gallery

Image: John Tunnard, ”The Messenger (1969) Oil, tempera, sand & pencil on gesso-prepared board, 119.4 x 182.9 cm © the copyright holder photo credit: The Ingram Collection of Modern and Contemporary British Art John Tunnard (1900-1971) described himself in later

The Village Green Society Lectures: Henrietta Boex, Falmouth Art Gallery

Image: John Tunnard, ”The Messenger (1969) Oil, tempera, sand & pencil on gesso-prepared board, 119.4 x 182.9 cm © the copyright holder photo credit: The Ingram Collection of Modern and Contemporary British Art John Tunnard (1900-1971) described himself in later

The Village Green Society Lectures: GES Ltd.

The iconic and enigmatic dishes of Goonhilly Earth Station help define Goonhilly’s unique character. But what are they used for and why are they on Goonhilly? Learn more about one of the most incredible places in Cornwall: where the first

The Village Green Society Lectures: GES Ltd.

The iconic and enigmatic dishes of Goonhilly Earth Station help define Goonhilly’s unique character. But what are they used for and why are they on Goonhilly? Learn more about one of the most incredible places in Cornwall: where the first

W.G Hoskin on Goonhilly

W.G Hoskin (1908-1992) was a renowned historian of English local history “noted for his abhorrence of almost everything dating from the twentieth century” (‘An Introduction to Landscape’ Peter Howard, Ashgate 2011). Yet he said of Goonhilly: “Goonhilly is one of

W.G Hoskin on Goonhilly

W.G Hoskin (1908-1992) was a renowned historian of English local history “noted for his abhorrence of almost everything dating from the twentieth century” (‘An Introduction to Landscape’ Peter Howard, Ashgate 2011). Yet he said of Goonhilly: “Goonhilly is one of

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Super Segway discount for Goonhilly Villagers

Check out this rad dude. Want to be like him? Well thanks to the lovely people at Cornwall Segway, you can. For one day only, you can experience the thrills and er…spills (no spills please) of Segway at Goonhilly for

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Super Segway discount for Goonhilly Villagers

Check out this rad dude. Want to be like him? Well thanks to the lovely people at Cornwall Segway, you can. For one day only, you can experience the thrills and er…spills (no spills please) of Segway at Goonhilly for

Goonhilly recce

Great day on our first team visit to Goonhilly with Liminal and Field Notes. Go team! Thanks to Natural England, GES Ltd. and Cornwall Segway for making our day.

Goonhilly recce

Great day on our first team visit to Goonhilly with Liminal and Field Notes. Go team! Thanks to Natural England, GES Ltd. and Cornwall Segway for making our day.

Goonhilly: A beginner’s guide

Goonhilly Downs is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the diversity of life which its heathland habitat supports. It is part of a large (1600ha) National Nature Reserve, managed by Natural England. However Goonhilly is special

Goonhilly: A beginner’s guide

Goonhilly Downs is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the diversity of life which its heathland habitat supports. It is part of a large (1600ha) National Nature Reserve, managed by Natural England. However Goonhilly is special