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Town hall fire, Truro, Cornwall. November 1914A view of the city hall roof and clock turret destroyed in the fire of 1914. A note with the glass plate negative states On the evening of November the 11th 1914 the Town council met in the Council
Fire Parade Inspection, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sAn inspection of the Fire Brigade, possibly after the city hall fire of 11th November 1914. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Town hall, Truro, Cornwall. November 1914A view of the new set of four bells on a G.W.R. cart, ready to be hoisted up to the roof for the new clock tower after repairs
Fire Brigade funeral procession, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA funeral procession with the Fire Brigade honour guard pulling the coffin along through the streets of Truro. A considerable number of members of the public are lining the street on either side
Volunteer Fire Brigade, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe Volunteer Fire Brigade in action in Truro with a number of onlookers. Men are hand pumping hoses along with a steam powered engine
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
Truro Fire Brigade outing at Calstock, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe Fire Brigade outing at Calstock. Members are sitting in a small covered boat moored by the key looking down river. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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
Cornish Folk-dance Festival at Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall. 26th May 1923Boys and girls country dancing at the Folk-dance Festival. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Fisherman in Japanese costume, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893Titled Japanese fisherman but evidently a local man wearing a kimono. The main exhibition site was a field at the top of Lemon Street and the exhibition ran from 25th July 1893 for a month
Pilchard seine boat, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893Pilchard seine boat on the River Kenwyn at Back Quay in Truro, with Samuel Brokenshire carriage factory in the background
Shrimper on River Fal, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893Titled Shrimper on River Fal. An elderly man with a large shrimping net. The main exhibition site was a field at the top of Lemon Street, Truro
Setting the net at St Ives, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893Titled Setting the net, St Ives. Three men are standing on the beach among fishing boats. A seated boy is just visible on right
Fishermen carrying nets at St Ives, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893Titled Fishermen carrying nets, St Ives. Three men and a boy with lobster pot on beach. A fishwife is standing by a boat named Pickwick
Cornish fishwife with cawl, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893Titled Cornish fishwife with cawl. In Cornwall, a cawl is a basket for carrying fish. The main exhibition site was a field at the top of Lemon Street
Exhibition tanks, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893Interior of the exhibition hall showing exhibition tanks. The exhibition site was a field at the top of Lemon Street and the exhibition ran from 25th July 1893 for a month
Exhibition entrance, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893View showing the castellated entrance of the Fisheries Exhibition. The site of the exhibition was a field at the top of Lemon Street and the exhibition ran from 25th July 1893 for a month
Mackerel seine boat, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893A view of the open seine boat with fishing gear, probably sitting on the River Kenwyn at Back Quay in Truro. The main exhibition site was a field at the top of Lemon Street
Single winch oyster dredge, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893A view of the open fishing boat with fishing gear and winch, probably sitting on the River Kenwyn at Back Quay in Truro. The main exhibition site was a field at the top of Lemon Street
Victoria, Australia exhibit at the Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893A view of the exhibit Drawings of fish found in Victorian waters, Forwarded by the Government of Victoria, Australia. Also in the photograph is a collection of fish lent by the Dominion of Canada
Art gallery, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893A view of the art gallery, with tables and chairs in the centre of the gallery. The art exhibition included work by the artist Dorothy Worden
A highly decorated Boscawen Street looking east, Truro, Cornwall. Thought to be 27th May 1913 but possibly earlierBoscawen Street looking east. The street is highly decorated, probably for the Bath and West Show. Horse drawn vehicles can be seen by the Coinage Hall
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
Funeral cortege of Mr Walter Beard in King Street, Truro, Cornwall. August 1923Mr Walter Beard, aged 45, was a member of Truro Town Council and drowned at St Agnes trying to rescue his son Percy, aged 16. Percy also drowned but his body was not found until 2 months later
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)
Truro from Boscawen Park, Cornwall. 1920sView from the north end of the mud flats that were being converted into Boscawen Park, looking towards the cathedral and the gasworks on Lemon Quay
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
Meeting in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Date unknown but probably early 1900sThe Mayor addresses a meeting in the Council Chamber. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
H. T. P. Motors Ltd, Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Taken before the the last section of the river was covered over inLorry number CV 5333 is parked on the Lemon Quay side of the River Kenwyn. H.T.P. Motors Ltd. later became the site of the Pannier Market. Photographer: Unknown
Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. June 1911City Hall exterior decorated with bunting for the Coronation of George V on 22nd June 1911. The water pump, fountain and drinking troughs are still in place. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Lloyds Bank, Coinage Hall, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1920sView showing the War Memorial and fountain in front of the Coinage Hall. The Coinage Hall was built in Victorian times on the site of the original 14th century stannary building
Tregolls House, Tregolls Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900General view of house. Photographer: Unknown
Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1910sFarrows Bank on north side of Boscawen Street. There is a young boy to the left of the photograph. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Pydar Street, Truro, Cornwall. About 1910A view up from the corner of Pydar Street and High Cross with the Post Office on the right hand side and the Coach & Horses Inn on the left
Boscawen Park, Truro, Cornwall. Possibly 1907This shelter in Boscawen Park was presented by Alderman Dorrington. The photo includes two adults and several children, with a tricycle and a dolls pushchair. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan?
Mitchell Hill Terrace, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView looking down Mitchell Hill Terrace in winter. Photographer: Arthur Philp
River Street, Truro, Cornwall. Late 1800sA view of River Street, looking east, showing the Truro Savings Bank and Baptist Chapel, later to become the Royal Cornwall Museum. The architect of both buildings was Philip Sambell (1798-1874)
Truro Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. 1899Building the west front. Close up of workers by the west doorways. Notice reads Wednesday 29 March 1899 Sale of building materials by W.J. Johns. Photographer: F.H. Tims
Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Late 1800sA view of Back Quay from the Lemon Street bridge looking down Kenwyn River at high tide. Sailing barges moored by Lemon Quay on the right of the picture. Photographer: Arthur Philp
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
St Georges Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1883A view up St Georges Road to Brunels viaduct from the corner of Ferris Town. The premises of Eusebius Sutton, a beer retailer, can be seen on the corner of the street at 29 Ferris Town
The Womens Institute, Truro, Cornwall. 1919A group of the members pose for the photographer at the Womens Institute two day bazaar in St Marys Street building held on the 5th and 6th of December 1919
The Green, Truro, Cornwall. 1920sThe Dolphin Inn can be seen on the right with the carved stone dolphin sign, with the cathedral behind. The Dolphin Inn was previously called The Fighting Cocks
Boxing team, Truro Cathedral School, Truro, Cornwall. February 1926Truro Cathedral School boxing team of seven boys. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Boxing team, Truro Cathedral School, Truro, Cornwall. February 1926Truro Cathedral School boxing team of seven boys. Their mascot, a dog, is sitting in the centre of the front row. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Boxing team, Truro Cathedral School, Truro, Cornwall. February 1926Truro Cathedral School boxing team of seven boys. Captain Welch is sitting in the centre of the front row. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Boxing team, Truro Cathedral School, Truro, Cornwall. 1923Truro Cathedral School boxing team of six boys. Their coach is in the centre and two officers are standing at the back. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Bandstand, Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. After 1902The bandstand at Victoria Gardens with several people walking around the flower beds. Carvedras Viaduct is on the right hand side and a down train can be seen at the railway station
View down Lemon Street from above Carclew Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900The photograph is taken from outside 42 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
Princes House, Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900An interior view of Princes House showing the landing and top of the stairs. It shows the very ornate ceiling, several portraits and two wooden chairs
Rosewin Row, Truro, Cornwall. 1927Slate hung terraced houses in Rosewin Row. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
The Technical School, Union Place, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sExterior view of the Technical School in Union Place. Funded by Passmore Edwards and designed by Silvanus Trevail, the school was built in 1899 as a Technical College for men and women
The Technical School, Union Place, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe exterior of the Technical School in Union Place. Funded by Passmore Edwards and designed by Silvanus Trevail, the school was built in 1899 as a Technical College for men and women
The Technical School, Union Place, Truro, Cornwall. 1907-1908The laboratory at the Technical School in Union Place, Truro. There are two microscopes on view together with Bunsen burners, laboratory apparatus, jars and bottles of liquids etc
Truro School, formerly Truro College, Trennick Lane, Truro, Cornwall. Late 1800s / early 1900sAn exterior front view of Truro School. Founded in 1879 as Truro Wesleyan Middle Class College, the school opened in 1880 and soon became known as Truro College
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
Lemon Bridge, Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Late 1926A view of two gentlemen standing on the road at Lemon Bridge looking towards Lemon Quay, with Truro School in the distance. City Hall and N. Gill and Son, on Back Quay, can be seen on the left
Cathedral School, Cathedral Green, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1922A group of pupils and masters from the cathedral school in 1922/1993. The foundation stone was laid on 21st October 1908. Used to educate the choristers, the school closed in 1982
Cathedral School, Cathedral Green, Truro, Cornwall. February 1915A view of children sitting at their desks in a classroom at the cathedral school in 1915. The foundation stone was laid on 21st October 1908
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: Arthur William Jordan
Avondale Road, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView up the right side of Avondale Road showing the terraced houses. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Quay Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920sLooking west along Quay Street towards the cathedral with Old Mansion House on the right and the Palace Theatre (later the Palace Building) on the left
Royal Visit, 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
Royal Visit, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903Dignitaries from the cathedral and members of the public in High Cross awaiting the arrival of the royal party, the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary
Royal Visit, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903Crowds of people line the street as the Royal carriage leaves High Cross for King Street on the occasion of the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary
Royal Visit, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903Crowds of people line the street as the mounted troops leave High Cross for King Street on the occasion of the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary
Truro City Police, Truro, Cornwall. Probably around 1890A group of Truro City Police photographed outside against a backdrop of trees. Truro was granted city status in 1877 at which point the force was renamed from Truro Borough Police to Truro City
Front of Princes House, Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall. 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. Photographer: Unknown
The Leats, Truro, Cornwall. After 1902View along The Leats looking towards Carvedras viaduct, from the east entrance to Victoria Gardens. The all stone structure replaced Isambard Kingdom Brunels original timber fanned viaduct in 1902
Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView up the water cascade and to the bridge over the stream, located in the middle of Victoria Gardens. A lady with a perambulator and a young girl with a lady are at the seats above
Waterfall Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. After 1902Waterfall Gardens with the Parish Church of St George the Martyr on the left and the new Carvedras Viaduct on the right. The all stone structure replaced Brunels original timber fanned viaduct
Bandstand, Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sThe bandstand at Victoria Gardens with a man sitting on a bench. The pond and fountain can be seen in the foreground and the gardeners home and drinking fountain in the background
Newham Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1930sA view of the road to Newham quay looking back towards Truro, showing several buildings and warning notices for the petroleum spirit store. Photographer: Unknown
Truro Vean House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of Truro Vean House at Moresk, from the front. 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
Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900A group of children sitting on a park bench by the bandstand in Victoria Gardens. In the background can be seen the Parish church of St George the Martyr, built in 1855
Waterfall Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. After 1902Two young children standing on the bridge by the waterfall in Waterfall Gardens. The stone piers of the new Carvedras Viaduct are visible in the background
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. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1890sA view up Lemon Street from just outside the John Julian and Company, auctioneers, house agents and valuers, building on the left hand side. These premises were destroyed by a fire in 1893
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
Lower Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1911A view of Lower Lemon Street looking from Boscawen Street. The street is decorated with flags and garlands possibly for the Coronation of George V in 1911
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
