Universities of Cornwall. This means that the Poly's facilities in the heart of Falmouth are increasingly a major asset to both Town and Gown. As far as one can tell, the Poly was not only the first Polytechnic in the English-speaking world, but has now become the last one (at least in the UK). This is a proud history. 1902 – Exhibition theme was "Electricity" 1907 – Biennial "Meeting" to the held in the summer 1909 – 71st Exhibition held in Camborne – the first time out of Falmouth 1910 – Exhibition at Truro, with them of "Agriculture and Horticulture". The Hall was renovated, with renewed gallery seating and improved exits. 1911 – Licence granted for "Cinematograph Shows", and the Hall was hired to Harris Brothers for this purpose – an arrangement which continued until 1931 1914–18 – The Society's normal programme was disrupted as the building was used by HM Forces at various times as a canteen, dance- and concert-hall and hospital 1915–18 – Tin and Tungsten Research Board formed as a result of war requirements. Summer meetings continued. 1920 – 74th Exhibition at Camborne. Sir Edward Nicholl Prizes inaugurated. 1922 – Art schools participate in Exhibition. "Scenes of old Falmouth" presented by the Women's Institute at Rosehill. 1925 – Exhibition of Essays, Models, Art and Craftwork/Photography by children. 1928 – W.Tregoning Hooper took over Observatory work. 1930 – Exhibition at Penzance: Mining and British Ropes entries. 1931 – Gallery completely renovated when Museum transferred from Municipal Buildings. 1933 – Centenary Meeting lasted 6days with an Exhibition, Lectures and Visits. 1934-8 – Regular programmes of winter lectures, summer meetings and Exhibitions 1939 – Lectures discontinued on the outbreak of war 1940–41 – Activities severely curtailed as a result of air raids 1942 – Hall used as a canteen and dance hall for HM Forces 1943 – Society purchased 16 & 17 Porhan Street 1944 – Threat of requisition og building by the Navy 1945 – Problems over letting the Hall. Renovation badly needed 1946 – Partial renovation: Model Exhibition and Winter lectures 1947 – Howard Spring joined the Society 1949 – The building was in a dangerous condition 1951 – Renovation of the building completed, but Society in grave financial position 1952 – Schools' Art Exhibition: benefit performance of Howard Spring's "Gentle Assassin" 1953 – Howard Spring elected president. Observatory closed and sold. Museum dispersed. 1954 – Falmouth Arts