Name: Mrs Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co.
Start: 2022-10-20T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2022-10-20T20:30:00+01:00
Location: Plymouth Athenaeum

Mrs Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co.

The Plymouth Athenaeum, located in Plymouth, England, is a charitable society dedicated to the promotion of learning in the fields of science, technology, literature and art.The Athenaeum building, located at Derry's Cross in Plymouth City Centre, includes a 340-seat auditorium, lecture room, lounge, meeting rooms and a local interest library.Founded on 17 October 1812 as the Plymouth Institute, it was soon renamed the Plymouth Institution. The first meetings took place in Catherine Street and later Frankfort Street Art Gallery.Architect and founding member of the Institution John Foulston (1772 – 30 December 1841), who had won a competition to design the Royal Hotel and Theatre group of buildings, designed the building that would become the permanent home of the organisation. The foundation stone of 'The Athenaeum', which had a Greek Doric-style facade, was laid on 1 May 1818.The Devon and Cornwall Natural History Society, formed in 1838, amalgamated with the Plymouth Institution in 1851. The Mechanics' Institute in Princes Street closed in 1899 and a merger with the Plymouth Institution took place.Foulston's original 'Athenaeum' was destroyed during the Blitz in 1941, resulting in the loss of the Insititution's library, art and museum collections.The Institution was renamed The Plymouth Athenaeum when it moved into its present building on 1 June 1961, which is located on almost the exact location of its pre-Blitz home.

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Film dramatisation and discussion of the most famous contract law case, Mrs Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co.

Mrs Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co” was created to dramatise the most famous contract law case for national and international use. The film is intended as a pilot for a planned series of dramatisations of famous legal cases that established leading precedents in English law. These cases, which have rich and remarkable background stories, had a huge impact not only in the UK but around the world, as they form a vital part of the law in over 60 countries including the US, Canada, Australia, India and much of Africa.The Carlill case is fundamental to contract law and is thus studied by hundreds of thousands of law students every year. This, as well as the other films in the series, will provide invaluable visual education resources. In addition, their rich narratives and diverse histories will provide fascinating insights for members of the public and historians.In collaboration with the University of Plymouth, Time-Lock Productions have used a mix of professional actors and volunteers to create a dramatisation that is accurate, informative and engaging for viewers. Filmed in historical locations, this production utilised green screen overlays and CGI to help recreate the period, together with period costumes and authentic dialogue. A fictional press reporter has been added to aid the storytelling and enhance the viewer’s understanding of the case.The 24-minute film and discussion are presented by Rob Giles (producer and editor) and Hugo de Rijke (Executive Producer and legal dialogue), from the School of Society and Culture, University of Plymouth..If you require wheelchair access please email info@plymouthathenaeum.co.uk in advance.

Mrs Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co.

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