The Poly
24 Church St, Falmouth : 01326 319461
The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society
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The Real Dad’s Armies
The Real Dad’s Armies: Britain’s Amateur Defenders explores the long history of Britain’s auxiliary forces, from medieval militias to the Home Guard. The talk will be delivered by Professor Ian Beckett, a leading authority on British military history.
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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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Regency Teenagers; Flirting or Philosophising?
An investigation into the lives of children of the Fox family in the early 19th c. prompted by a rare image of Caroline Fox
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A Basket Full of Eggs plus Q&A
Through rare recordings and rediscovered stories of Romani folk singers, the film illuminates the vital role that Romani communities played in preserving and shaping England’s folk traditions.
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Falmouth and Slavery
Discover more about Falmouth’s connections to the transatlantic trade in enslaved African people and slavery in the Americas.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Children’s Pottery – Sea Creatures
Dive into the deep and explore the amazing world of sea creatures in our make-and-take pottery workshop! ...
Find out moreChildren’s Pottery – Wild Animals
Journey into the wild and bring your favourite animals to life in our make-and-take pottery workshop! ...
Find out moreChristmas Market - Call Out For Applications
Applications are open to sell your work at our Christmas Market - but hurry as places are limited! ...
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