Truro Collection (#4)

Truro Vean House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of Truro Vean House at Moresk, from the front. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Moresk Laundry, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The 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 1900
A group of children sitting on a park bench by the bandstand in Victoria Gardens

Waterfall Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. After 1902
Two 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
The 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 1890s
A 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 1890s
A 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 1911
A view of Lower Lemon Street looking from Boscawen Street

Girder arriving for Plaza Cinema, 69 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 14th July 1935
A 20 ton girder arriving for the building of the Plaza Cinema with a policeman in attendance and onlookers across the road. S. Hicks & Son Garage, with petrol pumps outside, can be seen to the right

The Lander Monument, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
A close-up view of the Lander Monument from the top of Lemon Street looking up towards Falmouth Road

Horse buses in front of the Cathedral, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910
The 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

The Lander Monument, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1910
The Lander Monument was erected at the top of Lemon Street in 1835. The column was designed by Philip Sambell, who had overcome the difficulty of being born deaf to become a distinguished architect

The Lander Monument, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1910
The Lander Monument was erected at the top of Lemon Street in 1835. The column was designed by Philip Sambell, who had overcome the difficulty of being born deaf to become a distinguished architect

The City Hotel and St Marys Terrace, Kenwyn Road, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
The City Hotel and St Marys Terrace looking up the hill, with onlookers and a horse and trap. Photographer: Arthur Philp

View of the Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. After 1910
View of the cathedral from the Lower Redannick area before the housing estate was built

Rooftop view from City Hall, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Rooftop view from City Hall looking across Boscawen Street towards the Cathedral, showing lots of houses and the roof of the business premises of N. Gill & Son. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Town hall fire, Truro, Cornwall. November 1914
A view of the repairs and building of the new clock tower on the roof of the town hall after the fire with workmen standing on scaffolding

Town hall fire, Truro, Cornwall. November 1914
A view of the clock tower of the town hall after the fire with a workman standing by the side

Town hall fire, Truro, Cornwall. November 1914
A view of the interior damage of the council chamber of the town hall after the fire with a gentleman standing in the corner

Town hall fire, Truro, Cornwall. November 1914
A general view of the front of the town hall with the damaged clock turret after the fire

Town hall fire, Truro, Cornwall. November 1914
A general view of the front of the town hall with the damaged clock turret after the fire

Colchester Villas, Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall. 1897
Colchester Villas decorated for Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee in 1897. A group of children stand by the lamp post on the pavement outside

Cornish Folk-dance Festival at Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall. 26th May 1923
Girls country dancing at the Folk-dance Festival. The dance is Gathering Peascods. This photograph was published in the West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser on Thursday 31st May 1923

Cornish Folk-dance Festival at Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall. 26th May 1923
Girls country dancing at the Folk-dance Festival. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Cornish Folk-dance Festival at Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall. 26th May 1923
Girls country dancing at the Folk-dance Festival. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Cornish Folk-dance Festival at Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall. 26th May 1923
Morris dancers at the Folk-dance Festival. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Cornish Folk-dance Festival at Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall. 26th May 1923
Girls sheltering from the rain at the Folk-dance Festival. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Alverton House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View of Alverton House from the drive in winter. The oldest part of the house dates from 1830 and was built for William Tweedy of Truro Vean

Blackfords printing works book-binding room, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The 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

Interior of Princes Garage with vehicles
Vehicles with the registrations AF 3194, AF 6295, AF 6353, RL 6304 can be seen and two men are standing on the left hand side

Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry on parade in High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Col Arthur Tremayne of Carclew marching in Truro. Col Tremayne fought at the Battle of Balaclava in the Crimean War and died on 7th November 1903. Photographer: Samuel John Govier

Crowd watching a parade in Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Possibly 27th May 1913
A 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

Blackfords printing works printing room, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The composing 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

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

Interior of Princes Garage with vehicles and workers
Ex War Department trucks are being renovated and a van with the registration AF 7031 can be seen on the left hand side

St Nicholas Street and Victoria Square, Truro, Cornwall. 1960
View showing Mallett & Son Ltd, County Stores, Halfords and part of the Victoria Inn

St Nicholas Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1960
View of St Nicholas Street showing County Stores and Halfords. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Victoria Place and St Nicholas Street from Victoria Square
The shops are decorated for the coronation of George V and Queen Mary on 22nd June 1911

Garras Wharf and Harveys Timber Yard with timber raft on the Truro River
The Cathedral towers and Gas Works chimney can be seen in the background. This dates the photograph after 1910 as the Cathedral has been completed. Harvey & Company Ltd. were timber importers

Harveys Timber Yard taken from the Malpas Road side of the Truro River
The gasometer and the back of the houses in St Aubyns Road can be seen in the background. Harvey & Company Ltd. were timber importers. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Carvedras Smelting Works, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1892
A general view of the tin smelting works with workmen outside and Brunels viaduct behind

Former Carvedras Smelting Works building, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920s
A close up of part of the defunct tin smelting works which closed in 1898. Part of the Carvedras viaduct can be seen behind. Photographer: Unknown

Gill family, Comprigney House, Truro, Cornwall. Before 1916
A group of three women from the Gill family seated on a deckchair and a bench in the garden of Comprigney House. The woman on the left, holding the flowers, is Major Arthur William Gills mother, Ada

Harveys timber store, Truro, Cornwall. 1923
Stacks of timber in shed, with carts and worker. Harvey & Company Ltd. were timber importers. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1905
View of semi-detached houses looking north. Photographer: Arthur Philp

Beating the Bounds, Truro, Cornwall. 1917
J. Tonkin, the Mayor, recutting the letters TB in a Boundary stone. Beating the Bounds is an old tradition whereby officials of the parish share their knowledge of the boundaries of their territory

Williams Almshouses, Pydar Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1890s
Inner courtyard with monument and resident ladies. The almshouses were built in 1631 to the memory of Henry Williams, a woollen draper in Truro

New Bridge Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1920s
New Bridge Street, at the junctions of Quay Street (left), Duke Street (ahead) and St Marys Street (right)

Coronation Terrace, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1906
A general view of the terrace from the road with billboard notices along the wall including some for the West Briton newspaper dated 1906. There is snow on the ground

Old County Hall, Truro, Cornwall. 1911-1912
A view of Old County Hall at the time of completion, from Station Road. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Clifton Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A general view of the terraced houses across the gardens. Photographer: Arthur Philp

Chapel Hill, Truro, Cornwall. Before 1910
A general view down the hill to the incomplete cathedral, with a horse and cart and people in the street. Photographer: Arthur Philp

Tremorvah House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Tremorvah House from the formal garden

Treliske House, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920
Glasshouses and kitchen garden in winter. Treliske House was formerly the home of W. Teague and later became Truro School. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

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

Boscawen Street view from west end looking east, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900
Horse buses are parked up along the busy street, including the " Volunteer". Signage for Fred J. Hosken Webb & Co. Collett & Seymour, Huddy Bros

Boscawen Street view from west end looking east, Truro, Cornwall. Pre 1891
The photograph is dated as pre 1891 as in June 1891 the furniture and carpet store of N. Gill and Son moved to premises on the opposite side of Boscawen Street (Number 13)

Trafalgar Square, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920
Horsemen and open carriage in front of houses in Trafalgar Square, Truro, Cornwall. One of the occupants of the carriage is thought to be Princess Mary (May) of Teck

Custom House, The Green, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Customs officers in local ports were required to record the arrival and departure of all ships and their cargos, to collect and record all duty paid and to register new vessels. Signage for H.T.P

Missionary Exhibition, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1913
Part of the display of the Missionary Exhibition in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1920s
Lloyds Bank on the corner of Boscawen Street and Lower Lemon Street, taken from Boscawen Street. There are several people and a motorbike in the photograph. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1920s
Lloyds Bank on the corner of Boscawen Street and Lower Lemon Street, looking from Boscawen Street. There are several people and a couple of motor cars, one with the registration AF 995

Alverton House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The rear of Alverton House showing two wings. The oldest part of the house dates from 1830 and was built for William Tweedy of Truro Vean

Beating the Bounds, Truro, Cornwall. 4th October 1912
Beating Truro City Land Bounds. Group including the mayor at Bosvigo Bridge

Union Hotel, St Austell Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Front view of hotel. Located on the South East corner of St Austell Street at the junction of Tregolls Road, the Union Hotel later became the Lord Nelson public house

Cattle Market, Castle Hill, Truro, Cornwall. About 1920
Truro Cattle Market at the top of Castle Hill, showing farmers and sheep. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Pydar Street, Truro, Cornwall. About 1906
A view down the bottom section of Pydar Street with the junction to Union Place. On the left is Truro Steam Laundry. No

S. Hicks & Son Garage, Boscawen Bridge, Truro, Cornwall. May 1921
S. Hicks & Son Garage, by Boscawen Bridge, an authorised Ford dealer for motors and carriages of all descriptions. Two well dressed men wearing bowler hats are chatting in the street

Truro Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. After 1910
A general view of the completed Cathedral taken from the North East. Photographer: Unknown

Truro Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. After 1910
An interior view of the Cathedral showing St Marys aisle. Date and Photographer: Unknown

Truro Cathedral, Cornwall. Around 1910
An interior view of the Cathedral showing the completed Choir and High Altar. Photographer: Arthur Philp

Truro Cathedral with nave under construction, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1899-1900
The building of the nave in the middle stages seen from beyond the West Front with the West Front under construction. The arches to the doorways are complete

Truro Cathedral with nave under construction, Truro, Cornwall. 1899
Building the nave in the early stages. View from the west side of High Cross looking down. Photographer: Possibly F.H. Tims

Truro Cathedral under construction, Truro, Cornwall. 29th June 1903
In this view the West front is complete with the west towers at the half-way stage. The central tower was completed on the 2nd July 1903. Slaters shop can be seen on the right

Truro Cathedral organ, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910
View of the organ which was restored by Messrs Willis (Builders) in June 1903. Photograph probably taken after completion and opening in 1910. Photographer: Unknown

The Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. December 1901
A view of Truro Cathedral during its building phase with the west front complete and the towers at the half-way stage. The whole front is covered in scaffolding

Truro Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. Around July 1903
A view of Truro Cathedral down St Marys Street looking west. A steeplejack can be seen adjusting the weather vane on top of the central spire

Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1926
In the 1920s there was a movement in Truro to fill in the keys in order to make Truro more appealing for pedestrians and more accessible by car

River Street, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903
The Prince of Wales (later George V) and the Princess of Wales (Princess Mary) travelling to the cathedral past Thomas Kendalls grocers shop at 2 River Street. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1901
The County Coach Factory Company established 1835. Formerly Beale s. The buildings stand facing Lemon Quay with the entrance to Tabernacle Street just visible on the right of picture

Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1911
A view from the west to the east end of Boscawen Street probably decorated for the Coronation of George V on 22 June 1911

A Fair, Truro, Cornwall. About 1910
Crowds of people at a fair on The Green, Truro (now Truro bus station). Two merry go rounds or roundabouts are in view, the rear one carries the name G Heals Gallopers

A Fair, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A fair on The Green, Truro (now Truro bus station) in the early 1900s. To the right is a banner advertising Jones Variety Exhibition with posters for The Baby Dancer and Singing & Dancing

A Fair, Truro, Cornwall. Date about 1910
A Fair on The Green, Truro (now Truro bus station). Crowds gather around one of the rides, a patent electric motor car track by W.G. & S. Photographer: Unknown

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