The Poly
24 Church St, Falmouth : 01326 319461
The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society
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Talks // Coming up
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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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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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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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Falmouth Chorus
The inaurgral concert of Falmouth Chorus, a mixed choir directed by Martin Palmer. This event takes place at All...
Find out moreCarnival Flags & Papier Mache Monsters
Family-friendly drop in workshop. Make colourful flags inspired by Cornwall’s maritime heritage, marine science,...
Find out moreIntroduction to Life Drawing for Beginners
An introduction to Life Drawing for those who are completely new to the practice or would like some extra guidance. A...
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