The Poly
24 Church St, Falmouth : 01326 319461
The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society
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The Spanish Civil War 1936-1939
This talk examines the Spanish Civil War which erupted 90 years ago and which aroused great passions around the world.
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North American Impressionists in Cornwall
Discover the coast and landscape of Cornwall through the eyes of North American and Canadian Impressionists 1880s – 1930s.
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How Does the Celtic Sea System Work?
Exploring the industries shaping the emerging Atlantic economy.
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Cornwall Uncovered: Elizabeth Dale In Conversation
Join us in welcoming Elizabeth Dale (The Cornish Bird) in conversation with Keith Wallis to celebrate the launch of Elizabeth’s latest book!
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Wild Voices: Stories from the Modern Explorer
Launching The Modern Explorer Series: stories of adventure, nature, exploration and the people shaping our world.
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Mud, Blood and Love
Earth, womanhood, romance & death - let Hannah dance you through a night of wonder and words about our beautiful, dysfunctional world.
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Adventure & Natural History Film & TV Network
Professional networking for adventure, natural history and documentary filmmakers, storytellers and creative professionals.
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The Secret History of Britain's Footpaths
Join author Nicholas Crane for a coast-to-coast hike, from the Cairngorms to Cornwall, in search of the internet of feet. Presented by The Royal Geographical Society
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Offshore Expertise in Action
Discover the offshore expertise already based in Falmouth and Penryn through practical examples from local companies
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FBF: Ruby Wax in Conversation
Ruby Wax on fame, family, depression, mindfulness and staying human. Part of Falmouth Book Festival.
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FBF: Luke Harding: Betrayal
Luke Harding on Trump, Putin and the return of imperial conquest. Part of Falmouth Book Festival.
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FBF: Cathy Rentzenbrink: The Agatha Christie Cure
Cathy Rentzenbrink explores Agatha Christie and the consoling power of books. Part of Falmouth Book Festival.
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The Female Saints of Cornwall
Join historian Evie Bond as she uncovers the lives, legends, and folklore of Cornwall’s female saints.
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FBF: Satish Kumar
Satish Kumar on practising peace in an age of conflict and environmental crisis. Part of Falmouth Book Festival.
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CHRISTOPHER WOOD (1901 - 1930)
The story of Christopher Wood, a naïve artist whose unique vision of the world was cut tragically short.
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FBF: Charlie Higson: King Zero
Charlie Higson reinvents James Bond for a world of new technologies and shifting threats. Part of Falmouth Book Festival.
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FBF: Freud and Gale: Making It Up
Esther Freud and Patrick Gale on turning family histories and lived experience into fiction. Part of Falmouth Book Festival.
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Witchcraft in Cornwall: Charms & Curses
Join Keith Wallis, host of The Piskie Trap podcast for a brand new talk that delves once more into the history surrounding witchcraft in Cornwall.
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The Worlds of Rex Whistler
Discover the fascinating life and career of Rex Whistler with Dr Nikki Frater – an illustrated talk and optional sketching.
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Adventure & Natural History Film & TV Network
Professional networking for adventure, natural history and documentary filmmakers, storytellers and creative professionals.
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A Victorian Christmas
A talk on Victorian Christmas traditions, presented by Emma Hughes (The Lady Time Traveller).
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Ocean Exploration & Conservation
A Couple of Marine Biologists: Ocean Exploration & Conservation. Cornwall-based marine biologists Dr Daniel Moore and Emily Cunningham MBE: Antarctic exploration, ocean conservation, books and life as Fellows of the RGS.
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Witchcraft in Cornwall: Charms & Curses
Join Keith Wallis, host of The Piskie Trap podcast for a brand new talk that delves once more into the history surrounding witchcraft in Cornwall.
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The World in Black and White: Fine Art Photography
This lecture looks at the history of black and white photography as an art form.
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Celtic Sea Ports: Who Wins and Why?
Which Celtic Sea ports will prosper, and what will determine where jobs, investment and long-term value are created?
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The Games Thing
Welcome to the very first Games Thing! Join us for an evening of talks, social, and games as we explore the landscape of games and wider creative practices in Cornwall. The theme: Press Start.
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Artistic Interiors by Avante-Garde Artists
This lecture looks at avante-garde artists in Britain who created designs for interiors between 1912 – 1942.
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Autonomy, Space & the Ocean: Who Runs the System?
Explore how autonomy, drones and space technology could change who operates and controls activity at sea.
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Beneath The Tracksuit: A Way With Words
This is more than a poetry show, it’s an experience built from real life, real battles and the humour that gets us through both. THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FEB 2027 TICKETS ON SALE SOON
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Blooming Art! Botanical Art Versus Flower Painting
This lecture surveys the many different approaches to creating the art of the flower.
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Science & Atlantic Economy
How science, environmental monitoring and regulation shape offshore development while creating new opportunities in the Atlantic economy.
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An Evening with Jack the Ripper
‘An Evening with Jack the Ripper’ will attempt to finally unmask the killer who cast a shadow over Victorian London.
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Capability vs Control: Who Captures the Value?
Can Cornwall turn its skills and expertise into lasting ownership, influence and economic value?
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Peter Lanyon: Abstracting the Cornish Landscape
This lecture charts the development of Peter Lanyon’s unique style through his paintings, prints and sculptures demonstrating his connection with the Cornish landscape.
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