The Poly
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The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society
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Falmouth – The First 100 Years of Tourism 1860 – 1960
This well-illustrated talk will explain how and why tourism developed here, and what aspects can still be seen today.
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Jane Austen’s Regency Years
A talk on the novels of Jane Austen through the lens of the Regency era in which they were written. Talk by Emma Hughes (‘The Lady Time Traveller’).
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Art of War: Artists of the Second World War (1939 – 1945)
In this extended lecture we discover some of the art of the Second World War (1939 – 1945) created by British artists.
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My Helford Sketchbook with Sophie Velzian
Artist Sophie Velzian shares her plein air sketchbook journey, painting the landscape around the Helford River.
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The Art Of Sir William Nicholson (1872 – 1949)
From monochromatic prints, through enigmatic portraits of famous personalities to sumptuous still lifes, Sir William Nicholson’s art captured the Edwardian era.
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The Annual Paul Smales Lecture: Where are Cornwall's Mines Now?
What happened to Cornwall’s lost mines? We join Ben Sumpter for exploration of the secret Cornish underworld.
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Swords of Cornwall: Legends, Myths & Reality
A captivating journey through the blades that forged Cornwall’s identity.
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Where Kea Plums Grow
Local historian Nigel Baker will talk about the origin of the Coombe orchards and the associated ‘industries’ such as oyster dredging, river fishing, barges, coppicing oak woods, flower growing and tea.
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The Art and Life of Gluck (1895 – 1978)
In this lecture Art historian Catherine Wallace, discusses the complex personality and various art works of Hannah Gluckstein known as Gluck 1895–1978
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Kernow To Kalahari - A Journey to The Old Way
Stories, survival, and the old ways: the living culture of the Ju/‘hoansi San people of Namibia.
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The Drawings Of Wilhelmina Barns- Graham
This lecture uses the drawings of Wilhelmina Barns- Graham to explore the themes and techniques of her artistic journey through life.
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The Untold Story of Doctor Dick
Join Will Hazell (Falmouth Uncovered) to discover the forgotten story of Richard ‘Doctor Dick’ Pascoe, a quack doctor who inspired love and hatred across Victorian Cornwall.
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Francis Hewlett RWA (1930 – 2012)
Follow the path of one of Falmouth’s well-known painters , Francis Hewlett RWA, whose figurative work defied the modernist era.
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Kendal Mountain Adventure Tour 2026 LIVE
Kendal Mountain Events returns for another season of adventure and human connection with guest speaker.
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CFF: Pillion (18)
A transgressive romantic drama starring Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling. Seductive, daring, and unexpectedly...
Find out moreCFF: It Was Just An Accident (12A)
The irrepressible Jafar Panahi makes a sensational return with this darkly comic revenge thriller. Part of Cornwall Film...
Find out moreBlue Has No Borders
Jessi moves to Folkestone's white cliffs; a crucible for debates on what English identity means as refugees cross daily...
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