Polkinhorn Collection

Machine shop, H. T. P. Motors Ltd. Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1941
Workers in the aircraft component repair department during the Second World War. The workers are thought to be making parts for aircraft wings, probably for Spitfires, in what was the H.T.P

Lemon Quay from Back Quay, Truro
A view from Back Quay towards Lemon Quay with the car park full of lorries. The Fire Guard Office stands left of centre in front of the Gas Works. West Cornwall Motors Ltd. and John Julian & Co

Machine shop, H. T. P. Motors Ltd. Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1941
Workers in the aircraft component repair department during the Second World War. The photograph shows the workers making aircraft wings, probably for Spitfires, in what was the H.T.P

British Army service vehicles outside H
Rebuilt service vehicles, spick and span and ready for the road, being handed over to Army drivers towards the end of the Second World War. During the war H.T.P

Princes Garage, Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1920s
A view of the lower story of H.T.P. Motors Ltd.s garage and show rooms. Photographer: Unknown

H. T. P. & Company Ltd.s jubilee float advertising The Village Smithy by Geo
Horse drawn float decorated to celebrate Queen Victorias diamond jubilee

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