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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
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
Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of the bandstand at Victoria Gardens, looking east through the trees, with a boy sitting on a park bench and a lady in a large hat standing, looking at the bandstand
Waterfall Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Before 1902Waterfall Gardens with the Parish Church of St George the Martyr on the left and Isambard Kingdom Brunels timber fanned Carvedras Viaduct on the right
Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Probably around 1910The Bandstand in Victoria Gardens with the new Carvedras Viaduct in the background. The all stone structure replaced Isambard Kingdom Brunels original timber fanned viaduct in 1902
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
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)
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
Dynamite Quay, Truro, Cornwall. UndatedDynamite Quay from Newham Road, with a view across the river to the present Cricket Ground (built in 1961) and Boscawen Park. Photographer: Unknown
Newham Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1930sView over the wall at Harveys Timber Yard, with the Gas Works beyond. Photographer: Unknown
Truro Vean House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of Truro Vean House at Moresk, from the front, showing part of the garden. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Moresk Laundry, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe interior of Moresk Steam Laundry showing the girls at work; some are ironing. There are wicker baskets full of washing on the floor and other garments hanging from beams
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
Taylors Garage, Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Around late 1940sTaylors (Truro) Ltd.s Garage on Lemon Quay. The car in the forecourt has the registration number HVM 478. Taylors were the main dealers for Vauxhall and Bedford vehicles. 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
Lemon Quay from Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Mid 1940s, towards the end of the Second World WarA 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
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
Group including the Mayor and other dignitaries, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe photograph is said to have been taken at the opening of Truro Bowling Club but this seems doubtful. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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
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
Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900A gentleman and a young boy stand by the newly built pond and fountain at Victoria Gardens, with Isambard Kingdom Brunels original timber fanned viaduct in the background
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
River Kenwyn, looking towards Lemon Bridge, Truro, Cornwall. 1910-1920A view of the River Kenwyn with Lemon Bridge in the distance. Lemon Quay is on the left, with a back to front GARAGE sign situated near to a sailing barge lying alongside Lemon Quay
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. 1910-1920A view from just down river from Lemon Quay, looking up river towards Lemon Bridge (just out of view) and Back Quay. The trees on the right hand side mark The Green
Moresk House, in the vicinity of Moresk Road, Truro, Cornwall. 1920sThe steam laundry visible behind the house with the stone Truro Viaduct, also known as Moresk Viaduct, in the distance. The viaduct is the longest in Cornwall
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 Millpool looking upstream towards Wilkes Walk, Truro, Cornwall. 1920sThe small brick building sitting over the River Allen is a urinal which drained straight into the river. The building was later named Tardis House and has been used as office space
View down Lemon Street from above Carclew Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900The photograph is taken from outside 41 Lemon Street. The Kings Head public house at 61 Lemon Street, on the corner with Charles Street, can be seen on the left hand side of the photograph
Lower Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1890View looking towards the Red Lion in Boscawen Street, before the central tower of the cathedral was built. There are men, women and children in the street along with a couple of carts
Workmen, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sTwo workmen posed with an unidentified machine, outside an industrial building. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
The Millpool and Neptune Row, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA winter view across the pool, on the River Allen, to the backs of the houses. The houses on the right hand side of the photograph have since been demolished
Epiphany House, 14 St Marys Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910View with children grouped on the corner, two girls with large hats and three young boys. The building is situated on the corner of St Marys Street and Old Bridge Street. Photographer: Unknown
Trennick Row from the river, Malpas Road, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView looking towards the row of houses, with Truro River in the foreground and open fields behind. It is high tide but there is no shipping in the river. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1892A view up Lemon Street from Lemon Bridge. There are several horse-drawn carts and people in the street, including a woman with two children on the left hand side
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
Man delivering letter to a house in lower Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. September 1914A man in a bowler hat delivering a letter, or similar, to an elderly lady at a first floor window using a long pole. A young woman looks from the window to the right
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
General view of houses at Hendra, Truro, Cornwall. Late 1920sGeneral view of houses at Hendra from the bottom of Hendra Road (formerly known as New Road). The Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry building in Carew Road can be seen on the right with Hendra Park
The Mayor of Truro, N. B. Bullen, laying the foundation stone for the new houses at Hendra, Truro, Cornwall. 1921The foundation stone is in the side wall of 3 Kenwyn Road (the first) which is on the corner of Kenwyn Road and Hendra Road (formerly known as New Road). It reads " 1921 N.B. Bullen, Mayor. R.K
Market Day, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910View of a crowd of men, women and children with a number of fully laden horse buses in front of the Cathedral. Burtons Furnishing Warehouse can be seen in the background. Photographer: Arthur Philp
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
Silvanus Trevails post office, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe post office, designed by the famous Cornish architect Silvanus Trevail, was built in 1886. The photograph is taken from King Street, looking towards the post office
Hicks Garage, Kenwyn Street, Truro, Cornwall. After December 1903S. Hicks & Son, Automobile Engineers, at 114 Kenwyn Street with a motor car, registration number SW 619, parked outside. To the left are Miss Ethel Osborne, Greengrocers at No
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
The City Hotel and St Marys Terrace, Kenwyn Road, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sThe City Hotel and St Marys Terrace looking up the hill, with passers-by and a horse and trap. A sign advertising R. Menhennet, Mason can be seen on the left. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Home Field, Kenwyn Hill, Truro, Cornwall. Probably between 1900 and early 1930sA view of Home Field, a semi-detached house on Kenwyn Hill. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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 Highertown Inn, Highertown, Truro, Cornwall. Date unknown but probably around 1910The Highertown Inn with signage indicating the landlord as Richard Bray. Photographer: Unknown
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
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)
J. Buzzas Haircutting and Shampooing Rooms, Duke Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sJ. Buzzas Hairdressing Saloon at 10 Duke Street, Truro, with three barbers standing outside; the man on the extreme right is probably John Buzza
Rooftop view from City Hall, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sRooftop view from City Hall looking across Boscawen Street towards the Cathedral showing lots of houses and the business premises of N
View of the Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1890sView of the unfinished cathedral from Poltisco with Isambard Kingdom Brunels original timber fanned viaduct on the left, behind the cathedral
Fairmantle Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of a large house and the adjoining Navy Arms public house in Fairmantle Street. Photographer: Unknown
Dobbs Lane, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of trees on the side of Dobbs Lane, leading into Bosvigo Lane, with possible junction to lane leading to Coosebean on the left. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Double and Single Winch Oyster Dredge Boat, Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893Boat on the river with a winch and net and oars. A wooden sign on the boat identifies it as a double and single winch oyster dredge boat
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
Gasworks being built, Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Before 1902Truro Gas Companys gasworks were located at the Newham end of Lemon Quay and burnt coal transported in by river. New gas offices were opened in Boscawen Street in 1936
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
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
Bridge over the River Kenwyn, St Georges Road, Truro, Cornwall. 1890Bridge over the River Kenwyn at the end of St Georges Road with the junction of Bosvigo Lane and Comprigney Hill. Two ladies and a bearded gentleman stand on the bridge, posing for the camera
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
A hand-coloured slide view of Truro, Cornwall. Around 1890A hand coloured slide from Tour through Cornwall (No. 12) of the city showing the cathedral under construction and without the central tower. Photographer: Unknown
A view of Truro, Cornwall from Poltisco. Around 1890A view of the city from Poltisco showing the cathedral under construction and without the central tower. Both of Isambard Kingdom Brunels original stone
A view over Truro, Cornwall from the south east with the uncompleted cathedral. Between July 1903 and February 1904Truro from the south east with a view of the incomplete cathedral. The central tower, shown in place, was completed in July 1903 but the western towers, which were opened in 1910
A general view of Truro, Cornwall from Poltisco. After 1910A view across the city from the south west showing Town Quay, Lemon Quay, Back Quay and the completed cathedral. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
A general view of Truro, Cornwall from Poltisco. Probably early 1900sA view from Poltisco, across Harveys timber yard, towards St Johns. The Lander Monument can be seen on the left and the gasometer on the right. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
The completed cathedral from Campfield Hill, Truro, Cornwall. After 1910A view down Campfield Hill to the completed cathedral. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Between 1910 and 1920A view of the northern side of Boscawen Street from the Red Lion Hotel to the corner of King Street, taken from the roof of city hall
The gasholder after the explosion, Truro, Cornwall. October 1927
