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Vivian Terrace, Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 20th centuryA view of Vivian Terrace looking towards the Lander Monument in Lemon Street. There is a man on a bicycle riding in the road and a horse-drawn milk cart with churns is waiting outside one house
Lower Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1911A view of Lower Lemon Street looking from Lemon Bridge towards Farrows Bank and the Red Lion Hotel in Boscawen Street. The street is decorated with flags and garlands
St Georges Road, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sTwo well dressed ladies are walking on the pavement in the middle distance, near the junction with Frances Street and Ferris Town. The photograph was taken outside the Methodist Church of St George
Ferris Town in the snow, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view down both sides of Ferris Town towards Frances Street, in the snow. A horse and carriage is driving down the street and a few people are carefully walking on the pavements
Ferris Town, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view down the south side of Ferris Town, towards Frances Street. A number of children are standing in the street with delivery cart further down the road
Mansion House, Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1934Mansion House was built for merchant and mine owner Thomas Daniell between 1759-1762 by the London architect Thomas Edwards. W. & E.C. Carne Wine Merchants can be seen on the right hand side
Truro School, formerly Truro College, Trennick Lane, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sAn exterior front view of Truro School covered in ivy. Founded in 1879 as Truro Wesleyan Middle Class College, the school opened in 1880 and soon became known as Truro College
Truro City Police, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900Group of Truro City Police, under Chief Constable Angel (formerly Superintendent Angel), on the roof of City Hall, Boscawen Street. Bill Odgers, the Town Crier, is standing in the centre
Quay Street, Truro, Cornwall. Mid 1920sView from Quay Street with Duke Street on the left, St Marys Street leading to the cathedral straight ahead and Newbridge Street on the right. P.W.J
Hotel Central, Quay Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1930Photographer: Unknown
Truro Borough Police, Truro, Cornwall. 1870From left to right: Sergeant Roberts, Constable Coad (collar number 1), Constable Collet (collar number 4), Constable Scown (collar number 2) and Constable Bettinson
Ships off Malpas Road seen from Worths Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900A barge and other vessels moored in the Truro River off Malpas Road, seen from Worths Quay. There is a pile of logs and other timber beside the far warehouse
Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1911A view up Lemon Street from near the Lemon Quay turning, with the Truro District Conservative Club at 80 Lemon Street in the foreground
View of the Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. After 1910View of the cathedral and viaduct from Poltisco showing Garras Wharf with Harveys timber yard and the Green (which later became the site of the bus station)
Trafalgar House, Malpas Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900The early 19th century, Grade II listed building was the home of Jeremiah Reynalds, who was mayor of Truro from 1864-1866. Photographer: Unknown
Back Quay showing the Market Inn, the rear of City Hall and N. Gill & Son, Truro, Cornwall. After October 1937A view of the Market Inn, the rear of City Hall and N. Gill & Son after the filling-in works were completed in October 1937. A small group of men are standing outside the Market Inn
Town Crier standing outside City Hall, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1920sThe town crier is holding a horn and reading a note, it appears he is preparing to make an announcement. Photographer: Gibson
The Cock Pit, The Leats, Truro, Cornwall. Before 1880sA view of the Cock Pit at the east end of The Leats, prior to its demolition in about the 1880s. Photographer: Unknown
Princes House, Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900The Dining Room in Princes House showing the ornate ceiling, and several pieces of period furniture. Princes House was built for William Lemon in 1739 by the London architect Thomas Edwards
Sunny Corner, Truro River, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView up river to Sunny Corner. There is an unidentified pleasure steamer on the left, which could be Queen of the Fal or maybe Roseland. Photographer: Unknown
Rosewin Row, Truro, Cornwall. 1927A view of an alley, probably off Rosewin Row. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Old Grammar School, St Marys Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe Old Grammar School in St Marys Street, Truro, when it was the Bullen Brothers Show Rooms with a sign saying Plumbers, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Bellhangers, Gasfitters
The Technical School, Union Place, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe exterior of the Technical School in Union Place, showing the side/back of the building. Funded by Passmore Edwards and designed by Silvanus Trevail
Strangways Terrace, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910View from Lemon Street with three lads looking at the camera. A handcart is in the road, alongside the pavement. Photographer: Arthur Philip
Richmond Hill, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view looking down the north side of Richmond Hill. Children and adults are standing on the pavement while a woman stands in the doorway of Number 42
Lemon Bridge, Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Late 1926A view looking down Back Quay from Lemon bridge. Four men are standing outside Newtons Hairdresser. A period lorry, with the registration RL 1654
Lemon Bridge, Truro, Cornwall. Late 1926A view of three gentlemen standing on the road at Lemon Bridge looking towards Back Quay, with Truro School in the distance
Avondale Road, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView up the left side of Avondale Road showing the terraced houses. Photographer: Arthur Philp
The West End Drapery Stores Ltd, 7 Quay Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1911The shop front of The West End Drapery Stores Ltd. This Grade II listed building was designed by architect Alfred J. Cornelius in 1908 and later became The Old Ale House
C. Trevail, monumental masons, Quay Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920sC. Trevail, monumental mason s, with monuments displayed on the pavement outside. Photographer: Unknown
Truro Diocesan Training College, Agar Road, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sAn exterior view of Truro Diocesan Training College, a training college for School Mistresses. The college opened in 1859
Truro High School for Girls, Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall. In or before 1903Founded as a Church of England school by the Bishop of Truro in 1880, Truro High Schools new premises in Falmouth Road were built in 1896. Photographer: Tims of Truro
Royal Visit, Truro Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1911Prince Edward the Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VIII and Prince Albert the Duke of York, the future King George VI arriving at the cathedral on a private visit
The Leats, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920A view of The Leats from the west side of Castle Street looking towards the Cathedral. The United Methodist Chapel (Sunday School section) can be seen on the right hand side
Entrance hall and staircase of Princes House, Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900A view of the staircase and stair hall from the entrance hall. Princes House was built for William Lemon in 1739 by the London architect Thomas Edwards. Photographer: Unknown
Princes House and Princes Garage, Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall. In or before 1934Princes House was built for William Lemon in 1739 by the London architect Thomas Edwards. The porch, steps and boundary wall was added in 1891 as designed by Silvanus Trevail. The showroom for H.T.P
Garden at rear of Princes House, Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900A man in a boater hat and apron is mowing the grass with a hand pushed lawn mower. Princes House was built for William Lemon in 1739 by the London architect Thomas Edwards. Photographer: Unknown
Quay Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1920sView westwards along Quay Street with the Cathedral in the background and the Old Mansion House on the right. The Great House is in the centre with the other Great House opposite on the left with an
Rear of the Britannia Hotel, The Green, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1930A view of the rear of the Britannia Hotel, later known as the Britannia Inn. The rear of the building faced The Green with the front located at the end of Quay Street. Photographer: Unknown
Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1920sA view of the north side of Princes Street from the east, with men working on the front of the building situated between the Coinage Hall (on the left)
Worths Quay with excursionists awaiting a boat, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920sA glass lantern slide picturing a large group of excursionists waiting for an excursion steamer on the Truro River at Worths Quay
Lemon Quay from Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Mid 1940s, towards the end of the Second World WarA view from Back Quay towards Taylors Transport Ltd.s garage with the car park full of lorries. Just out of frame, on the right, are the premises of H.T.P. Motors Ltd
Filling-in works Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Between September 1936 and October 1937A view looking west from Back Quay, outside the Old City Hall, of the early stages of the filling-in works. Lemon Bridge can be seen in the distance. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Unidentified building under construction, possibly the HTP warehouse on Malpas Road, Truro Cornwall. Early 1900sThree men are standing on the scaffolding in the foreground with two further men in the distance. The same three men appear to be in a photograph of the Malpas Road warehouse being built for HTP
Demolition of building by the Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sWood, slate, bricks and other rubble can be seen at the base of the building. Photographer: Unknown
Waterfall Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Date unknownA view of Waterfall Gardens, looking south. The side of St Georges Chapel and houses on St Georges Road can be seen. Waterfall Gardens opened in 1893
The Parade, Malpas Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900A view of The Parade, looking north. The Parade is a terrace of 18, early 19th century and Grade II listed, houses. Photographer: Unknown
