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Back Quay and Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1920sA view from Lemon Bridge with the River Kenwyn at high tide. Truro school stands on the hill in the background. Sailing barges, one with wooden square engine housing towards the stern
The Circus, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sElephants walking down St Marys Street, Truro escorted by a mounted policeman. Crowds stand on the pavement and a group of boys walk along with the elephants
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
Interior of the Old Grammar School, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1925Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots, given by Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, in around 1925
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
Royal Visit, 25 Ferris Town, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903Crowds of people have lined the street to watch the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary, pass by in their carriage on 15th July 1903 for the Benediction of the cathedral
Building the HTP warehouse on Malpas Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1911Warehouse being built for HTP (Hosken, Trevithick and Polkinhorn), who were agricultural and grain merchants. View of the frame of the building with scaffolding and gangs of workers
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
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
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
Truro Fire Brigade in action, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 10th November 1923A general view, looking towards the Red Lion in Boscawen Street, of the Fire brigade in action at Ben Carters chemist shop at 10-11 Lemon Street. Onlookers are standing by the Royal Hotel
Boxing team, Truro Cathedral School, Truro, Cornwall. 20th February 1925Truro Cathedral School boxing team of six boys. The team were semi-finalists in the South of England zone. They lost to Middlesex at Chelsea Barracks
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
Truro Cathedral School, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1922A group of schoolboys, probably the cricket team, posing on the steps outside the doorway. The foundation stone of the school was laid on 21st October 1908
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
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
George Prince of Wales and Princess Mary driving down Richmond Hill, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903The Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary, in a carriage driving down Richmond Hill for the Benediction of the cathedral nave
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
Farm Industries Ltd shop, Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1930Farm Industries Ltd shop, next to Princes Garage, with staff standing in the doorway. Farm Industries were agricultural engineers, implement dealers and corn, seed and manure merchants
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
Royal Visit, Ferris Town, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903Crowds of people have lined the street to await the arrival of the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary, on 15th July 1903 for the Benediction of the cathedral nave
Royal Visit, 10 Ferris Town, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903A large group of people standing in front of their house and in the street awaiting the arrival of the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary
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
Royal Visit, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903Crowds of people line the street as the Infantry leave High Cross for King Street on the occasion of the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary
Royal Visit, 7 King Street, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903Crowds of people have lined the street to watch the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary, pass by in their carriage on 15th July 1903 for the Benediction of the cathedral
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
The Leats, Truro, Cornwall. After 1902View along The Leats looking towards the Carvedras viaduct, from the east entrance to Victoria Gardens. The all stone structure replaced Isambard Kingdom Brunels original timber fanned viaduct in
Waterfall outside Waterfall Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Probably around 1910A group of women and children stand beside the waterfall outside Waterfall Gardens with the new Carvedras Viaduct in the background
The Gardeners house, Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Probably around 1910A view of the Gardeners house in Victoria Gardens. Victoria Gardens were created to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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
Hotel Central, Quay Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1930Photographer: Unknown
Princes Garage, Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1920sA view of the lower story of H.T.P. Motors Ltd.s garage and show rooms. Photographer: 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
Bandstand, Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. After 1902View over Truro from the top of Victoria Gardens showing the bandstand with two children in front. The rear of St Georges Chapel and Carvedras Viaduct are in the background
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
YMCA Services Club, Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Around late 1940sThe YMCA Services Club, at the rear of City Hall, with a van for light refreshments. A man inside the van is handing a box of Smiths potato crisps to a lady. Photographer: Unknown
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
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. 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
Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1911A view down Lemon Street with a policeman walking his bicycle up the hill. The street has been decorated with flags, probably for the Coronation of 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
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
St Marys Church, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1870The west front of St Marys Church. View taken from the High Cross end looking towards St Marys Street. A very early photograph. The parish church of St Mary the Virgin was first consecrated in 1259
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)
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
St Georges Road looking towards Carvedras Viaduct, Truro, Cornwall. After 1902View of St Georges Road from opposite the corner of John Street, looking towards Carvedras Viaduct. Snow is on the ground and a young man with a shovel and broom is by the gas lamp post
Colchester Villas, Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1917 / 1918A view of Colchester Villas, from the front, with a lady and gentleman standing in the doorway. The late 18th century, grade II listed terrace of four houses were built in the French Renaissance
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
Pilchard drift boat, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893Pilchard drift boat on the River Kenwyn at Back Quay in Truro showing Samuel Brokenshires carriage factory in the background
Exhibition hall, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893Interior of the exhibition hall showing exhibits including model boats and the stand of J. Pearson, the jeweller of 6 Boscawen Street, Truro
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
Blackfords printing works book-binding room, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe book-binding 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
Cricket match, Trewinnard Court pitch, Truro Cathedral School, Truro, Cornwall. 5th June 1915General view of a cricket match at the Trewinnard Court pitch between Truro Cathedral School 1st Eleven and Truro High School for Girls. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Cricket team, Truro Cathedral School, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910Truro Cathedral School cricket team. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Cricket match, Trewinnard Court pitch, Truro Cathedral School, Truro, Cornwall. 5th June 1915Coin toss at a cricket match at the Trewinnard Court pitch between Truro Cathedral School 1st Eleven and Truro High School for Girls. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Boxing team, Truro Cathedral School, Truro, Cornwall. February 1926Truro Cathedral School boxing team of seven boys. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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
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
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
Daubuz Moors, Truro, Cornwall. 1910sDaubuz Moors with the stone railway viaduct and the three Cathedral spires in the background. This view is from the start of the leat at the north end (Rosedale). Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Beating the Bounds, The Green, Truro, Cornwall. 4th October 1912A large crowd of boys watching the Beating of Truro City land bounds on the Green. Beating the Bounds is an old tradition whereby officials of the parish share their knowledge of the boundaries of
Newham, Truro River, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sSmall craft off Newham looking towards Sunny Corner. Photographer: Unknown
Rosewin Row, Truro, Cornwall. 1927A view of an alley, probably off Rosewin Row. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Truro River, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sTruro River from above Calenick Creek, looking towards Malpas. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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
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
Edward Prince of Wales, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 11th June 1919The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall (later to become King Edward VIII) with a crowd outside City Hall. During his visit to Truro
Laying the foundation stone of the Cathedral School, Cathedral Green, Truro, Cornwall. 21st October 1908Dignitaries and Cathedral personnel laying the foundation stone of the Cathedral school. The school, used to educate the choristers, closed in 1982. Photographer: Unknown
Clubhouse at Truro College Recreation Ground. Truro, Cornwall. 1920
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
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
Cathedral School, Cathedral Green, Truro, Cornwall. 1915A view of pupils in the science laboratory of the cathedral school in 1915. The foundation stone was laid on 21st October 1908. Used to educate the choristers, the school closed in 1982
Cathedral School and Cathedral, Cathedral Green, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910A view of the cathedral and the cathedral school from the Mill Pool. The foundation stone was laid on 21st October 1908. Used to educate the choristers, the school closed in 1982
Avondale Road, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView up the left side of Avondale Road showing the terraced houses. Photographer: Arthur Philp
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
Looking west along Quay Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920sQuay Street, looking west towards the Cathedral with the Old Mansion House and C. Trevail, the monumental masons on the right and the Palace Theatre on the left. Photographer: Unknown
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
