The Poly
24 Church St, Falmouth : 01326 319461
The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society
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Any Questions?
BBC Radio 4’s Any Questions? visits a different part of the country each week with a panel of four speakers who answer questions from the audience.
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A History of Witchcraft in Cornwall
In this talk we’ll be exploring the history, customs and superstitions surrounding witchcraft in Cornwall over the centuries.
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The Falklands War & How It Shaped Western Economics Into The 21st Century
The Falkland War – how the British won, and how the victory shaped British economics into the 21st Century
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Kewbanda – The Cornish in the Caribbean
Kewbanda perform songs from ‘The Cornish in the Caribbean’ project. Sue Appleby, author of The Cornish in The Caribbean, will be avalible for a Q&A.
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Henry Scott Tuke in Cornwall
A survey one of Falmouth’s most famous artists Henry Scott Tuke illustrated with many works from the RCPS Tuke collection. Talk by Catherine Wallace.
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Angela Harding: Still Waters & Wild Waves
An evening with renowned artist Angela Harding to celebrate her new book Still Waters & Wild Waves.
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The Future Of... Climate
What we know, what we don’t know, what we can’t know about the climate. Join Prof. David Stainforth from the London School of Economics and Prof. Stephan Harrison from Exeter University to discuss.
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Tim Spicer: A Suspicion of Spies
An evening with Tim Spicer to discuss A Suspicion of Spies, the compelling biography of ruthless spymaster Wilfred ‘Biffy’ Dunderdale
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Walter Langley’s Paintings of Women & Children
This talk focuses on Walter Langley’s depictions of women and children in Newlyn, Cornwall in the late 19th century. Talk by Catherine Wallace.
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Ghosts & The Cornish Landscape
Exploring a range of ghostly tales from across Cornwall. Their history and origins, and why they’re important to our heritage.
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Art of War: Artists of the First World War (1914 – 1919)
An extended lecture on the theme of art created by official British war artists during the First World War. Talk by Catherine Wallace.
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Before & After Newlyn (1877 - 1935)
This lecture traces the story of the Newlyn school of artists before and after their stay in Cornwall. Talk by Catherine Wallace.
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Dressing A Tudor Queen
Dressing A Tudor Queen: A Practical Demonstration of Tudor Clothing. Emma Hughes (‘The Lady Time Traveller’) presents a costumed talk exploring Tudor clothing.
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Dod Procter née Shaw RA (1892– 1972)
A talk on the art of Dod Procter née Shaw RA, a once famous figure and still-life painter based in Newlyn. Talk by Catherine Wallace.
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Cornish Art Downunder (1880 - 1980)
Works of Art from Cornwall in Southern Hemisphere galleries including Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Talk by Catherine Wallace.
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The Art Collections of St. Ives
Paintings, sculptures and ceramics: The art collections of St. Ives Town Council and other collections in St. Ives. Talk by Catherine Wallace.
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Fakes & Fortunes (Or Have I Discovered a Constable in my Attic?)
This event has been postponed - new date to be announced soon.
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Kewbanda – The Cornish in the Caribbean
Kewbanda perform songs from ‘The Cornish in the Caribbean’ project. Sue Appleby, author of The Cornish in The...
Find out moreWilding (PG)
Based on Isabella Tree’s best-selling book by the same title, Wilding tells the story of a young couple that bets on...
Find out morePottery Handbuilding Taster: Jugs
This is the perfect taster session for people who have always wanted to try their hand at making a handmade piece of...
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