The penguins are noisy, the people fantastic - what it takes to be an Antarctic postmaster
George Clarke from Bristol will run the post office at Port Lockroy in Antarctica from October to March.
BBC News reports: George Clarke from Bristol will run the post office at Port Lockroy in Antarctica from October to March.
This environment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Antarctic, George Clarke and Bristol.
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