The Poly
24 Church St, Falmouth : 01326 319461
The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society
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Talks // Coming up
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The Roles of Women in WW2
A talk on the roles taken on by women during WW2, presented by Emma Hughes (The Lady Time Traveller).
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Thundery at Times Book Launch
The unfinished Shipping Forecast kayaking quest lives on in Thundery at Times. Katie Carr shares memoir readings of loss and hope.
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Falmouth’s Black Histories, c.1690-c.1920
Discover fascinating stories of the Black people who lived and worked in and around Falmouth between 1690 and 1920.
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Introduction to Cornish Inks
Meet the founders, hear the story of Cornish Inks and see their products in action during the talk & demo. Attend the workshop to learn about their latest ink collection, created using natural materials foraged from nearby Swanpool and Maenporth.
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Under the Shadow (15) with Mary Wild
A haunting film screening and discussion on war, fear, childhood, and family, with Mary Wild, author of Psychoanalysing Horror Cinema.
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Queered Selkie Stories
SeaVoice presents an evening of queered selkie stories with critically acclaimed and award winning storyteller Niall Moorjani.
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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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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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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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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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Throwing: 4 Week Course
This course is open to all abilities, whether you're a novice or an experienced potter looking to expand your skills on...
Find out moreWatercolour Unleashed! Let’s Play!
A playful, hands-on watercolour workshop exploring unconventional techniques and materials to create expressive, organic...
Find out moreDrop-In Sessions
A relaxed, untaught session for throwers and handbuilders to experiment and create. ...
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