Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, Arts centre and theatre in Falmouth, England.
The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society occupies a Grade II listed building with large windows, gallery seating, and multiple exhibition spaces at Church Street.
Founded in 1833 by the Fox family daughters, the institution received royal patronage from King William IV in 1835 and constructed its current building.
The theatre maintains a collection of over 200 artworks by Henry Scott Tuke while presenting contemporary films, plays, and artistic exhibitions throughout the year.
The venue contains multiple rooms available for conferences, workshops, exhibitions, and club meetings, with a digital cinema system installed in 2015.
Alfred Nobel conducted the first worldwide demonstration of nitroglycerine at this location during the society's exhibition in 1865.
Location: Falmouth
Address: 24 Church Street, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3EG, England
Website: https://thepoly.org
GPS coordinates: 50.15370,-5.06833
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:18
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