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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
Lemon Quay and Lemon Bridge, Truro, Cornwall. 1926A view of Lemon Quay and Lemon Bridge from Back Quay. The modern public toilets, which opened in September 1925, are visible just beyond the bridge
Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1910A view taken from the west side of the River Kenwyn, looking up river towards Lemon Bridge in the distance. Back Quay is on the right with a sailing barge alongside near The Green
Back Quay and The Green, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sThis summer view, at high tide, is taken from Lemon Quay looking at the Back Quay side of the River Kenwyn. It gives a good view of The Green
Workmen finishing the roof of the public toilets on Lemon Bridge at the bottom of Lemon Street, Truro, CornwallThe drainage from the toilets at that time, and for some years after, was straight into the River Kenwyn flowing underneath the building
Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1890sA view up Lemon Street from Lemon Bridge (which can just be seen on the left hand side) with horse-drawn cabs and carts on the road and lots of people posing for the photographer
Entrance to Hicks garage, 73 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Probably around 1920Looking through the arched entrance to Hicks garage, from across the road. Motor cars can be seen through the archway and in the window
Girder arriving for Plaza Cinema, 69 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 14th July 1935Looking up Lemon Street, a 20 ton girder arriving for the building of the Plaza Cinema with a large crowd of onlookers across the road. S
40 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Possibly 1902 or 191140 Lemon Street decorated with flags for an unknown occasion but possibly for the coronation of either King Edward VII in 1902 or King George V in 1911
The Lander Monument, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sA close-up view of the Lander Monument from the top of Lemon Street. A woman with a child in a pushchair stands beside the railings outside 5 Upper Lemon Villas while a man stands next to the town
Horse buses in front of the Cathedral, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910The horse buses include the St Columb-Summercourt-Truro service. People are seated on the horse buses as well as a number of children standing looking at the camera
Kenwyn Road under snow, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sA view down Kenwyn Road under snow. A horse and trap is being driven up the road. Photographer: possibly Arthur Philp
View down Kenwyn Road, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sA view down the hill towards the cathedral from Devonshire Terrace (built in 1909) and the corner of Higher Trehaverne with a group of boys on the pavement. Photographer: Arthur Philp
High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910The St Columb-Summercourt-Truro horse bus, with others, in front of the cathedral. Burtons China Galleries occupy the Assembly Rooms with Burtons Furniture Warehouses adjoining
The Leats, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920sA view of the Leats from the entrance to Victoria Gardens looking towards the Cathedral, with several people. Photographer: Gibson
Looking over the back yards of houses in River Street and John Street to St Georges Road, Truro, Cornwall. Before 1902The tower and roof of the Parish Church of St George the Martyr can be seen right of centre, with the roof and back window of St Georges School, including the school bell and weather cock
Truro Fire Brigade in action, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 10th November 1923A general view, looking along Lemon Street, of the Fire brigade in action at Ben Carters chemist shop at 10-11 Lemon Street. Onlookers are standing by the Royal Hotel
Colchester Villas and Robartes Terrace, Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sA view of Colchester Villas and Robartes Terrace downhill from the opposite side of the road. A horse and trap with driver stand at the bottom of the road
Frances Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of Frances Street from the bottom of Ferris Town towards River Street with the Cathedral spire over the rooftops. Two men are posing for the camera on the right hand side
Furniss Island, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of Furniss Island from Boscawen Bridge showing Furniss Biscuit Factory with mute swans in the River Allen. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Shop window of G. H. Philp, 2 King Street, Truro, Cornwall. Christmas 1922The shop window of G.H. Philp is decorated for Christmas 1922. Calendars for 1923 are on sale. G.H. Philp provided a variety of services including paper hangings, picture frame maker, mount cutter
King Street, Truro, Cornwall. About 1910East side of the street showing Slater family grocers at 1 King Street, G.H. Philp (paper hangings, picture frame maker, mount cutter, sign writer, banner painter, stationer, fancy goods)
Shop front of G. H. Philp, 2 King Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910The shop front of G.H. Philp is advertising the services of paper hangings, picture frame maker, mount cutter, sign writer, banner painter, stationer, fancy goods
A general view of Boscawen Street looking east, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910A general view of Boscawen Street looking east from the south west end. A pony and cart are in the foreground left. The Red Lion Hotel, the Domestic Bazaar Company, Farrows Bank Ltd and N
Crowd watching a parade in Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Possibly 27th May 1913A view of the crowds watching a parade in Boscawen Street which is possibly decorated for the Bath and West Show on 27th May 1913. H
Boscawen Bridge, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of Boscawen Bridge with the River Allen at full tide. There are swans on the water in the foreground. M.L. Blamey & Sons agricultural store and John H
Former Assembly Rooms, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. 1959The entrance to Cathedral Garage and the Commercial Union Assurance company offices. The Cornish Mutual Assurance company is in the building next door
The Wool Warehouse, The Leats, Truro, Cornwall. Date unknown, probably early 1900sA view of the Wool Warehouse (in 2019 this was the back of WH Smith) from the east side. The leat is visible in this photograph with a footbridge into Coombes Lane
St Nicholas Street from Victoria Square looking towards Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of St Nicholas Street showing Jennings, Radmore Confectioner and Dining Rooms, Edwin Broad and Olivers boot and shoe shop. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Newham, Truro River, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sSmall craft off Newham looking towards Sunny Corner. Photographer: Unknown
St Johns Sunday School, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920St Johns Sunday School at the top of the Infirmary Hill and Lemon Street junction. The Grammar School was housed here between 1877-1880 and the building was demolished in August 1962
Block of four terraced houses on Station Road, Truro, Cornwall. Date unknownA view of 1, 2, 3 and 4 Station Road in Truro. Photographer: Arthur Philip
Richmond Hill, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1920sA procession going down Richmond Hill from Station Approach. The occasion is unknown. It is possibly for a funeral or a service of remembrance as their are no flags or banners that would indicate a
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
George V Silver Jubilee window, Farm Industries Ltd shop, Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1935The window of Farm Industries Ltd. celebrating the Silver Jubilee of King George V in 1935 with photographs and decorated packets of flour etc. Photographer: Unknown
School room, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sInterior of a school room with long benches, a desk with two chairs and a piano at the front. There are two framed photographs of gentlemen between the windows
Laboratory, Truro Diocesan Training College, Agar Road, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sA pupil of Truro Diocesan Training College, a training college for School Mistresses, working in the school laboratory. The college opened in 1859
Outdoor class at a Truro Elementary School, Truro, Cornwall. Autumn 1919The teacher is seated at a small desk in the foreground and the boys are posed for the camera against the walls of the building and schoolyard. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Newham Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1930sView over the wall at Harveys Timber Yard, with the Gas Works beyond. Photographer: Unknown
Gentlemen in top hats lined up on The Green, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe photograph was taken at an unknown ceremony. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Outdoor presentation, possibly on The Green, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA gentleman removes his top hat to bow and shake hands with another gentleman at an unknown presentation ceremony. A large crowd of people look on. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
The Leats, Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. After 1902Group of children, with a baby in a pram, standing by the stone bridge over the leat to Victoria Gardens. The rear of St Georges Chapel and Carvedras Viaduct are in the background
Back Quay from Lemon Bridge, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view from Lemon Bridge looking along Back Quay, at high tide. A group of people, including a young lady, stand looking at the camera
River Kenwyn, looking towards Lemon Bridge and Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1910-1920A view of the River Kenwyn from Lemon Quay, with Lemon Bridge in the distance. A sailing barge is lying alongside Back Quay. The Green, with its trees, can be seen in the centre of the photograph
Lemon Bridge from Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1926A good view of Lemon Bridge, taken from Lemon Quay at low water. The modern public toilets, which opened in September 1925, are visible just beyond the bridge parapet
Back Quay and Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910Taken from Lemon Quay looking towards Back Quay, with the River Kenwyn at high tide, with a fully laden sailing barge alongside