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Girder arriving for Plaza Cinema, 69 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 14th July 1935A 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 1900sA close-up view of the Lander Monument from the top of Lemon Street looking up towards Falmouth Road. Some young girls pose in the street
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
The Lander Monument, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1910The 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
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 family group on the pavement
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 onlookers and a horse and trap. Photographer: Arthur Philp
View of the Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. After 1910View of the cathedral from the Lower Redannick area before the housing estate was built. The houses on the left are at the bottom of Chapel Hill
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 roof of the business premises of N. Gill & Son. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Town hall fire, Truro, Cornwall. November 1914A 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 1914A view of the clock tower of the town hall after the fire with a workman standing by the side. A note with the glass plate negative states On the evening of November the 11th 1914 the Town council
Town hall fire, Truro, Cornwall. November 1914A 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 1914A general view of the front of the town hall with the damaged clock turret after the fire. A note with the glass plate negative states On the evening of November the 11th 1914 the Town council met in
Colchester Villas, Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall. 1897Colchester 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 1923Girls 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 1923Girls country dancing at the Folk-dance Festival. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Cornish Folk-dance Festival at Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall. 26th May 1923Morris dancers at the Folk-dance Festival. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Cornish Folk-dance Festival at Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall. 26th May 1923Girls sheltering from the rain at the Folk-dance Festival. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Treliske House, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920Treliske House in the distance, in its own grounds, taken from the parkland where cattle are grazing. This was formerly the home of W. Teague and later became Truro School
Alverton House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView 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 printing room, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe printing 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
Blackfords printing works printing 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
A general view of Boscawen Street looking east, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA general view of Boscawen Street looking east with a crowd gathering and some horse drawn traffic. Coinage Hall can be seen in the centre
A general view of Boscawen Street looking east, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910A general view of Boscawen Street looking east, showing the Domestic Bazaar Company with everything at 6.5 pence. The Red Lion Hotel, Farrows Bank Ltd and N
A general view of Boscawen Street looking east, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910A general view of Boscawen Street looking east with a horse and carriage in the centre. The Red Lion Hotel, the Domestic Bazaar Company, Farrows Bank Ltd and N. Gill & Son can be clearly identified
Opening ceremony of the Royal Cornwall Museum, River Street, Truro, Cornwall. 11th June 1919Group photograph, taken on the balcony, at the opening ceremony of the museum on 11th June 1919. John Charles Williams of Caerhays
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry on parade in High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sCol 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 1913A 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
Garras Wharf and Harveys Timber Yard with timber raft on the Truro River, Truro, Cornwall. After 1910The 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
Carvedras Smelting Works, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1892A general view of the tin smelting works with workmen outside and Brunels viaduct behind. This photograph was probably taken in 1892 when the operators, Daubuz and Company, amalgamated with Bolitho
Former Carvedras Smelting Works building, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920sA 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
Snowball Fight, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 8th January 1918Men in naval uniforms snowballing by the fountain outside City Hall during the First World War. N. Gill and Son shop and the Police Station are in the background
William and Ada Gill, Comprigney House, Truro, Cornwall. Before 1916Portrait of Major Arthur William Gills parents, William Nicholas Gill and Ada Gill (nee Branwell), sitting in the garden at the front of Comprigney House. William Nicholas Gill died in 1916
Gill family, Comprigney House, Truro, Cornwall. Before 1916A 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. 1923Stacks of timber in shed, with carts and worker. Harvey & Company Ltd. were timber importers. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1905View of semi-detached houses looking north. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Beating the Bounds, Truro, Cornwall. 1917J. 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. 1890sInner 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. 1920sNew Bridge Street, at the junctions of Quay Street (left), Duke Street (ahead) and St Marys Street (right). The photograph was probably taken in the 1920s as the new War Memorial can be glimpsed at
Coronation Terrace, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1906A 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
Digging over land outside Old County Hall, Truro, Cornwall for potato planting. January 1917A group of men and women preparing to dig over land adjoining Old County Hall for potato planting during the First World War. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Chapel Hill, Truro, Cornwall. Before 1910A general view down the hill to the incomplete cathedral, with a horse and cart and people in the street. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Treliske House, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920Glasshouses and kitchen garden in winter. Treliske House was formerly the home of W. Teague and later became Truro School. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Treliske House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sTreliske House from the entrance drive, taken in summer. This was formerly the home of W. Teague and later became Truro School. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Machine shop, H. T. P. Motors Ltd. Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1941Workers 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 1900Horse buses are parked up along the busy street, including the " Volunteer". Signage for Fred J. Hosken Webb & Co. Collett & Seymour, Huddy Bros
Trafalgar Square, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920Horsemen 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 1900sCustoms 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. 1913Part of the display of the Missionary Exhibition in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1920sLloyds 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
River Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1910sView of S. Hicks & Son Cycle shop at 10 River Street up to part of Clymas Temperance Hotel. The old name was retained when run by other people
Union Hotel, St Austell Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sFront 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 1920Truro Cattle Market at the top of Castle Hill, showing farmers and sheep. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Pydar Street, Truro, Cornwall. About 1906A view down the bottom section of Pydar Street with the junction to Union Place. On the left is Truro Steam Laundry. No. 96 is the London Inn (Fred Evans, whose name is above the door)
S. Hicks & Son Garage, Boscawen Bridge, Truro, Cornwall. May 1921S. 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 1910An interior view of the Cathedral showing St Marys aisle. Date and Photographer: Unknown
Truro Cathedral with nave under construction, Truro, Cornwall. 1899Building 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 1903In 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
The Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. December 1901A 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
Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1926In 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
Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1901The 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
Lemon Quay and Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1900sLemon Quay looking across the river Kenwyn at high tide to Back Quay, with Lemon Street bridge in the background. A variety of horse drawn vehicles stand on Lemon Quay and Back Quay
A Fair, Truro, Cornwall. About 1900Crowds at a fair on The Green, Truro (now Truro bus station). The fairground ride of J. Brewer & Sons of Indian Queens and Bath stands in the middle of the picture. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Cattle Market, Truro, Cornwall. About 1910Cattle and farmers at the market. The railway loading bay is in the background. Photographer: Unknown
Back Quay and Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1900sBack Quay and Lemon Quay, from Lemon Street bridge looking towards Truro school on the hill in the background. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1900s, before 1910The shop front of the grocery and provision shop, Family T. Rowe Grocer, at 83 Lemon Street. A member of staff wearing an apron is standing in the doorway with a customer
River Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1905View down River Street 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 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
Kenwyn, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1925Church tower and lychgate of Kenwyn Church, 1925. Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s
Kenwyn Church, Truro, Cornwall. 1905Taking away the old bell from Kenwyn Church. Two-horse drawn carts, loaded with a church bell, outside Kenwyn Church lychgate. Edward Pascoe is the carrier
DCLI, Pydar Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sDuke of Cornwalls Light Infantry on parade down Pydar Street, Truro, early 1900s. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Interior of Princes Garage with vehicles, H. T. P. Motors Ltd, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1920sVehicles with the registrations AF 3194, AF 6295, AF 6353, RL 6304 can be seen and two men are standing on the left hand side
Beating the Waterbounds at Messack Point, Truro, Cornwall. 1st August 1911Group, including the Mayor and town crier, at Messack Point which is opposite Channels Creek at Trelissick, Feock. Beating the Bounds is an old tradition whereby officials of the parish share their
Meeting in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Date unknown but probably early 1900sOne of several clergy addressing a meeting in the Council Chamber. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Missionary Exhibition in Council Chamber, City Hall, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1913General view of the Missionary Exhibition held in the Council Chamber. Some of the curios on display were donated to the Royal Cornwall Museum after the exhibition finished
Health Exhibition, City Hall, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 10th November 1923Goodfellows stall of dairy produce featuring a butter making churn and a Duchy cow brand and pansy brand margarine display. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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. An open-top motor car is in the centre and the frontage of Webb & Co.s drapers
A general view of Boscawen Street looking east, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA general view of Boscawen Street looking east with children in the centre. Horse drawn vehicles can be seen outside the Coinage Hall
Bosvigo House, Bosvigo Lane, Truro, Cornwall. Probably around 1900The interior of the Grade II listed house, with staircase. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
New Bridge Street, Truro, Cornwall. Sunday 11th April 1926The remains of a building in New Bridge Street, adjacent to the bridge, after being gutted by fire. Photographer: Unknown
New Bridge Street, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1920sA view from New Bridge Street, looking towards Duke Street, with St Marys Street on the right. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
