Programme of events for flip

Based in The Chellew Room
at The Poly.

Open to the public
every Tuesday and Thursday,

10:00 - 12:00

The Poly offers a great programme
of entertainment and opportunities to get involved

in the arts, science and history all year round.

You can become a Poly Member for just £30 a year!
(reduced rates for students, benefits & joint membership)

We welcome contact from people who would like to get involved,
hire our spaces, work with us, volunteer,
or make suggestions for future activities.

The Poly, 24 Church St, Falmouth
TEL 01326 319461

EMAIL [email protected]

@FalmouthHistoryArchive

@Polyfalmouth

@PolyFalmouth

The Poly is the trading name of The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic
Society - a charity dedicated to promoting the arts, history and
science in Cornwall since 1833.

Registered Charity Number:1081199 Company Number: 03909555

We invite you to join us to explore the history of the Falmouth area; find out
about the people who lived here in the past; and celebrate our Cornish culture.
This week-long programme includes a range of opportunities to meet people,
see hidden treasures, learn about our history, try new activities and attend
performances.
Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Celebrate Fund, all activities are
either free or low cost.
Whether you are young or old; know little about Falmouth’s past or want to build
on your knowledge; would like to get involved and have fun or just quietly view
old photographs; we hope you will find something that is right for you.
The programme has been planned by volunteers of Falmouth History Archive
with the support of Poly staff and many friends and supporters in the
community. It builds on the success of previous history exhibitions, archive days
and fun days as well as The Poly’s experience of offering a great range of
opportunities to get involved in the arts.
Read on to find out what’s happening when!
We look forward to seeing you!

Amanda Rundle, FHA Volunteer/Project Coordinator
Miriam Davies, Poly Intern/Project Support

Page 3: Exhibitions
Page 4: Archive Day
Page 5: Family Fun Day
Page 6—7: Film, Performance and Talks
Page 8—9: Workshops and Other Activities
Page 10: About Falmouth History Archive
Page 11: Programme Summary



The Falmouth History Archive is led by a friendly and committed group of
volunteers who have a wealth of knowledge about Falmouth and its history.
They care for vast collections of archives relating to Falmouth and the
surrounding area. This includes over 5000 photographs, many from the Victorian
era; original maps, plans, deeds, letters and other documents relating to
properties, businesses and organisations; a digitised collection of over 1000
postcards; over 400 books; a collection of original Falmouth Packet newspapers
dating from 1860 onwards; and approximately 60 taped oral history
conversations with local people.

The archive is based in the
Chellew Room, upstairs at
The Poly. It is open to the
public every Tuesday and
Thursday morning from
10am to 12 noon.

Why not pop in to say hello,
explore our collections, or
order copies of historic
photographs?

Like us on Facebook to find out what we are up to and let us know if you would
like to help us to preserve our archive for future generations and spread the
word about the history of our amazing town.

To the many people who have supported us in turning our idea for a Falmouth
History Week into a reality—from The National Lottery Fund and sponsors of art
competition prizes to the organisations, groups, individuals and schools who
agreed to get involved.

Special thanks to the many individuals and volunteers from Falmouth History
Archive, The Poly, other local archives and history groups who have given hours
of your time free of charge to help us with this week of celebrations.

We look forward to seeing you again soon!

A great selection of photographs, maps and more from local archive collections
exploring people and society in the Falmouth area.
Falmouth History Archive: People, places and society around The Moor,
Tom Weller:
The development of Falmouth and the landowners who influenced this.
Cornwall Record Office: Stories of people from Falmouth - from a murderer to
the influential Fox family.
Cornwall Family History Society: The Bull Family of Marlborough House.
Penryn Museum: Shops in Penryn through the years.
National Maritime Museum, Cornwall: The Fox family, the Cox family and
shipbuilding families on the Bar.
Flushing History Group: People linked with Flushing, including the Trefusis

family, Edward and Isaac Pellew and Captain Dowman (Cutty Sark)

Constantine History Society:
Constantine Remembers - The Home Front in World War 1.
Falmouth Town Council:
Moments in Falmouth’s past by Falmouth Art Gallery.
The Institute of Cornish Studies, Exeter University: Life in Falmouth from the
mid 1950s to the1970s from the Charles Woolf Photography collection.

The History of The Poly with images from The Poly Archive.
Selected by Michael Carver.
‘Fun in Falmouth’ Children’s Art Competition finalists..
Falmouth Spring Flower Show and the Falmouth families associated with it,
curated by Jean Carr.
Falmouth’s Victorian shopkeepers by the 10th Falmouth Guides.
Share your memories of The Poly and explore the streets of Falmouth in 1880.

An opportunity to explore local history with friends
and experts and share your memories of the
Falmouth area.

 Meet local historians and archive volunteers.

 Examine original archives.

 Find out about the people who lived here
in the past.

 Learn more at short talks.

 Record your memories for future generations with Source FM.

 Discover how and where you can continue to explore the history of the
Falmouth area.

Each talk will last for 20 minutes. Places are limited so don’t be late!

11.30 , Michael Bradley

See and hear how tourism changed Falmouth with a respected local historian

and long time supporter of Falmouth History Archive.

12.15 Ann Hicks

Find out what Cornwall Family History Society have discovered from their

research into Packet Ship Captain John Bull and his family.

13.45 , Alan Cox

Reminisce with local historian, FHA Volunteer and long-time owner of Cox’s

Home Hardware on The Moor .

14.30 , David Saunby

A rare opportunity to see photographs and trophies awarded at these famous

1930s road races from motorcycle enthusiast David’s personal collection.

The Bar will be open at lunchtime
for you to relax with friends and refreshments.

Follow the clues to discover the fascinating history of Falmouth town
and have fun along the way.
Walking shoes and curiosity advised. Suitable for all ages.
Available from The Poly box office from 20 Feb.

Workshop
Auditions
Rehearsals

Practice your acting skills with the experts from Scary Little Girls and bring the
characters of old Falmouth to life ready to perform at our Fun Day on Saturday
4th March. For children aged 8 and above.

Children aged between 4 and 11 are invited to create
a piece of art showing what they enjoy doing in
Falmouth today.

Entry is via local primary schools who have chosen to
participate. They have been sent a learning resource
featuring photographs of children having fun in
Falmouth in the past, to inspire the children.

The competition is split into 2 age groups with
special Poly medals for the top 10 entries in each age
group. These will be on display in the Spring Gallery from noon on Monday 27th
February. Every child who enters will receive a certificate and there are some
very special prizes for the top 3 in each age group. These will be announced by
Falmouth Mayor, Councillor Grenville Chappel at 13.30 on The Family Fun Day.

A big to the participating schools, our judges and the following

organisations for donating prizes.

Free

A taster workshop to get you started with your family history research with
Lynne Tasker, and Jacky Casson of Cornwall Family History Society. The session
will cover: Where do I start? Birth, marriage and death records, Census records
and Common pitfalls.

Free

Local songwriter and musician Ashley Height will share his experience of creating
music inspired by stories of old Falmouth and help you to explore how
community stories, archives and places can inspire your own music making.
Have a look at the exhibitions before you come to the session and be prepared
to get involved. Bring an instrument, your voice or just some curiosity.
www.ashleyheight.com

Free

Learn the basics of Cornish in a short and fun workshop with Jenefer Lowe.
Ober da!

Free
Free

Learn some Nos Lowen dances with Karen Brown;
celebrate our diversity and get your feet ready for
Cornish music!

All workshops take place in the Daniell Room.
Places are limited. Pay just £1 Poly Fund to reserve a place.
Please let us know if you have booked and cannot make it so we an give the
place to someone else.

Please note, an online booking fee of 50p applies.
You can book in person at The Poly Box Office

A day packed with great activities for children of all ages and their friends
—from story telling and music workshops to art activities and dressing up.
Meet historic characters, join in and find out who has won the Fun in Falmouth
Art Competition.
Pop in any time to see the exhibitions, chat to friendly history volunteers and
have some history fun. Don’t forget to bring your camera!
 Help our artist to create a giant work of art.
 Choose a Victorian dressing up costume and have your

photo taken as if you were living in old Falmouth.
 Examine objects from the National Maritime Museum..
 Meet people from old Falmouth around the building.

Who will you bump into?
 Find out what the 10th Falmouth Guides discovered

about Victorian families.
 Play old games.

Join musician Ashley Height and
make music telling stories of the past.

Fun in Falmouth Art Competition
Prize Giving with Falmouth Mayor,
Councillor Grenville Chappel.
Plus make and take art and craft
activities, free giveaways and much more!

The Bar will be open at lunchtime
for you to relax with friends and refreshments.

Tickets:£3.00

Dir. Alfred Hitchcock | UK| 1939 | 1h 48min
Come and see this classic 1939 film which has
recently been digitally remastered for the big
screen.
Sent to live with her aunt and uncle in Cornwall,
orphan Mary stumbles on a ring of wreckers, who
lure ships onto the reefs and plunder their
cargoes. Realising that her uncle Joss is the head
of the criminal band, Mary starts to fear for her
safety. Adventure based on the Daphne Du Maurier novel.
Will you spot the scenes shot in Falmouth?

Please Note: We do not show adverts.
The time shown is the start time of the film!

Tickets: £3.00

Take a virtual stroll through Falmouth and
see what has changed.

Local historian and author, Michael, will share
photographs old and new with you with a few
tales along the way! He is an expert on Falmouth
history having spent many years examining the
treasures in our archive, curating exhibitions and
writing books about the town.

We are really pleased to welcome him back to share his knowledge with you
for this bargain History Week price.

Please note: An online booking fee of 50p applies.
You can book in person at The Poly Box Office.

Tickets: £3.00

Join us for an evening of entertainment with
performances by local actors, musicians,
singers, dancers and more to celebrate our
Cornish culture. From drama to music, dance
to song, this will be a night to remember!
Starring:
Scary Little Girls: nationally recognised
theatre company with local roots and a passion
for Falmouth.
Ashley Height: local songwriter and musician to get your feet tapping.
Karen Brown and friends: Cornish dance and song to thrill the soul.
Scruffy Mutt Theatre: enjoy performances from the next generation of young
actors from Falmouth.
… and other selected guests.

FREE

A special launch event for Poly Members and invited
guests.

An opportunity to explore the exhibitions, meet
Falmouth History Archive Volunteers and find out
more about the fascinating history of The Poly from
longstanding supporter and Poly History guru ,
Michael Carver.

Refreshments will be provided.
The talk starts at 19.30 and will last approx. 1 hour.