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Truro Collection: Town hall fire, Truro, Cornwall. November 1914

Town hall fire, Truro, Cornwall. November 1914
A general view of the front of the town hall with the damaged clock turret after the fire. A note with the glass plate negative states On the evening of November the 11th 1914 the Town council met in

Truro Collection: Cornish Folk-dance Festival at Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall. 26th May 1923

Cornish Folk-dance Festival at Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall. 26th May 1923
Girls country dancing at the Folk-dance Festival. The dance is Gathering Peascods. This photograph was published in the West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser on Thursday 31st May 1923

Cornish Folk-dance Festival at Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall. 26th May 1923
Girls country dancing at the Folk-dance Festival. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Cornish Folk-dance Festival at Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall. 26th May 1923
Morris dancers at the Folk-dance Festival. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Cornish Folk-dance Festival at Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall. 26th May 1923
Girls sheltering from the rain at the Folk-dance Festival. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Truro Collection: Treliske House, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920

Treliske House, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920
Treliske House in the distance, in its own grounds, taken from the parkland where cattle are grazing. This was formerly the home of W. Teague and later became Truro School

Truro Collection: Alverton House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Alverton House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View of Alverton House from the drive in winter. The oldest part of the house dates from 1830 and was built for William Tweedy of Truro Vean

Truro Collection: Blackfords printing works printing room, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Blackfords printing works printing room, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The printing room at Oscar Blackfords printing works at the corner of Quay Street and Princes Street. The building was originally known as The Great House and built by the Gregor family

Truro Collection: A general view of Boscawen Street looking east, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

A general view of Boscawen Street looking east, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A general view of Boscawen Street looking east with a crowd gathering and some horse drawn traffic. Coinage Hall can be seen in the centre

Truro Collection: A general view of Boscawen Street looking east, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910

A general view of Boscawen Street looking east, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910
A general view of Boscawen Street looking east, showing the Domestic Bazaar Company with everything at 6.5 pence. The Red Lion Hotel, Farrows Bank Ltd and N

A general view of Boscawen Street looking east, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910
A general view of Boscawen Street looking east with a horse and carriage in the centre. The Red Lion Hotel, the Domestic Bazaar Company, Farrows Bank Ltd and N. Gill & Son can be clearly identified

Truro Collection: Meeting in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall

Meeting in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Date unknown but probably early 1900s
One of several clergy addressing a meeting in the Council Chamber. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Truro Collection: Bosvigo House, Bosvigo Lane, Truro, Cornwall. Probably around 1900

Bosvigo House, Bosvigo Lane, Truro, Cornwall. Probably around 1900
The interior of the Grade II listed house, with staircase. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Truro Collection: New Bridge Street, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1920s

New Bridge Street, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1920s
A view from New Bridge Street, looking towards Duke Street, with St Marys Street on the right. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Truro Collection: Bosvigo House, Bosvigo Lane, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Bosvigo House, Bosvigo Lane, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Front elevation of the Grade II listed house and conservatory, taken from the garden. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Truro Collection: Former Assembly Rooms, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. 1959

Former Assembly Rooms, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. 1959
Looking across the flower beds to Cathedral Garage and car park. Signage for the Commercial Union Assurance company can be seen on the upper part of the building

Blackfords printing works printing room, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The composing room at Oscar Blackfords printing works at the corner of Quay Street and Princes Street. The building was originally known as The Great House and built by the Gregor family

Truro Collection: H. T. P. Motors Ltd from the River Kenwyn, Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. April 1936

H. T. P. Motors Ltd from the River Kenwyn, Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. April 1936
The photograph was taken before the last section of the river was covered over in 1938. Argalls Stores, Carkeek & Sons Ltd

Truro Collection: Victoria Place and St Nicholas Street from Victoria Square, Truro, Cornwall. 22nd June 1911

Victoria Place and St Nicholas Street from Victoria Square, Truro, Cornwall. 22nd June 1911
The shops are decorated for the coronation of George V and Queen Mary on 22nd June 1911. From left to right: Rickards Temperance Hotel and Refreshment Rooms

Truro Collection: Olivers boot and shoe shop, 25 St Nicholas Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Olivers boot and shoe shop, 25 St Nicholas Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Front view of the ground floor and first floor window, taken from Victoria Square. Part of Hepworths mens outfitters can be seen next door. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Truro Collection: Garras Wharf and Harveys Timber Yard with timber raft on the Truro River, Truro, Cornwall

Garras Wharf and Harveys Timber Yard with timber raft on the Truro River, Truro, Cornwall. After 1910
The Cathedral towers and Gas Works chimney can be seen in the background. This dates the photograph after 1910 as the Cathedral has been completed. Harvey & Company Ltd. were timber importers

Truro Collection: Harveys timber store, Truro, Cornwall. 1923

Harveys timber store, Truro, Cornwall. 1923
Stacks of timber in shed, with carts and worker. Harvey & Company Ltd. were timber importers. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Truro Collection: Beating the Bounds, Messack Point, Truro, Cornwall. 14th September 1917

Beating the Bounds, Messack Point, Truro, Cornwall. 14th September 1917
Mr Walter Beard being arrested at Messack Point. Beating the Bounds is an old tradition whereby officials of the parish share their knowledge of the boundaries of their territory

Truro Collection: New Bridge Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1920s

New Bridge Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1920s
New Bridge Street, at the junctions of Quay Street (left), Duke Street (ahead) and St Marys Street (right). The photograph was probably taken in the 1920s as the new War Memorial can be glimpsed at

Truro Collection: New Bridge Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

New Bridge Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View of the New Bridge Street bridge from the Old Bridge Street bridge, showing small boats in the River Allen at high tide. L.R

Truro Collection: Old County Hall, Truro, Cornwall. 1911-1912

Old County Hall, Truro, Cornwall. 1911-1912
A view of Old County Hall at the time of completion, from Station Road. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Truro Collection: Machine shop, H. T. P. Motors Ltd. Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1941

Machine shop, H. T. P. Motors Ltd. Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1941
Worker in the aircraft component repair department during the Second World War in what was the H.T.P. Motors showroom. This photograph shows a damaged elevator from a Spitfire being mended

Truro Collection: Trafalgar Square, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920

Trafalgar Square, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920
Horsemen and open carriage in front of houses in Trafalgar Square, Truro, Cornwall. One of the occupants of the carriage is thought to be Princess Mary (May) of Teck

Truro Collection: Toll House, Tregolls Road, Truro, Cornwall. 1964

Toll House, Tregolls Road, Truro, Cornwall. 1964
Toll House at the top of Tregolls Road just before demolition. A sign attached to the fence reads " Site of new premises for H.T.P. Motors", " The Austin Distributors"

Truro Collection: Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1920s

Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1920s
Lloyds Bank on the corner of Boscawen Street and Lower Lemon Street, taken from Boscawen Street. There are several people and a motorbike in the photograph. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Truro Collection: View of bridge over River Allen from Old Bridge Street, Truro, Cornwall. Late 1920s

View of bridge over River Allen from Old Bridge Street, Truro, Cornwall. Late 1920s
Small rowing boat in the river looking towards New Bridge Street from Old Bridge Street. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Truro Collection: Union Hotel, St Austell Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Union Hotel, St Austell Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Front view of hotel. Located on the South East corner of St Austell Street at the junction of Tregolls Road, the Union Hotel later became the Lord Nelson public house

Truro Collection: Pydar Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1920s

Pydar Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1920s
The Armoury in Pydar Street. It was built around 1825 by John Nichols Tom (1799-1838). Photographer: Unknown

Truro Collection: Boscawen Park, Truro, Cornwall. September 1914

Boscawen Park, Truro, Cornwall. September 1914
The Junket House at Boscawen Park. The building occupies the original site of Trennick Mill and was named after the popular dish, junket (sweetened and flavoured curds of milk), which was sold there

Truro Collection: Boscawen Park, Truro, Cornwall. Possibly 1907

Boscawen Park, Truro, Cornwall. Possibly 1907
This shelter in Boscawen Park was presented by Alderman Dorrington. The photo includes two adults and several children, with a tricycle and a dolls pushchair. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan?

Truro Collection: Pendrea House, Mitchell Hill Terrace, Truro. Early 1900s

Pendrea House, Mitchell Hill Terrace, Truro. Early 1900s
Pendrea House at the bottom end of Mitchell Hill Terrace, looking up the road in winter. There are two boys on the pavement. Photographer: Arthur Philp

Truro Collection: Cattle Market, Castle Hill, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Cattle Market, Castle Hill, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Truro Cattle Market at the top of Castle Hill, showing farmers and cows. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Truro Collection: Truro Cathedral with nave under construction, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1899-1900

Truro Cathedral with nave under construction, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1899-1900
The building of the nave in the middle stages seen from beyond the West Front with the West Front under construction. The arches to the doorways are complete

Truro Collection: Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1901

Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1901
The County Coach Factory Company established 1835. Formerly Beale s. The buildings stand facing Lemon Quay with the entrance to Tabernacle Street just visible on the right of picture

Truro Collection: St Austell Street, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1927

St Austell Street, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1927
A view of St Austell Street at the bottom of Mitchell Hill, Truro. Two Inns can be seen, The Hope Inn, which was demolished in 1963, has a sign reading Hope Inn by W. J

Truro Collection: Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1890

Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1890
A view looking up Lemon Street with the Richard Lander monument on the horizon. The three men on the left are standing on Lemon Street bridge over the river Kenwyn

Truro Collection: High Cross Post Office, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900

High Cross Post Office, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900
A view from Kings Street looking across into High Cross with the Post office building built in 1886 by Silvanus Trevail in the centre of the picture

Truro Collection: View of Truro, Cornwall, from Polisco over the city. Between 1905-1910

View of Truro, Cornwall, from Polisco over the city. Between 1905-1910
This is a good view of the city and the cathedral without the west towers which were completed in 1910. In the back ground are the two railway viaducts

Truro Collection: Boscawen Bridge, Truro, Cornwall. May 1921

Boscawen Bridge, Truro, Cornwall. May 1921
Boscawen Bridge crossing the River Allen at full tide. M.L. Blamey & Sons agricultural store and John H. Radmore, corn, flour

Truro Collection: Cathedral Lane, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Cathedral Lane, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View of E.A. Philps shop the Cathedral Lane Novelty Bazaar at No. 9, Cathedral Lane, Truro. The shop front displays photographs of Truro Cathedral and elsewhere

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