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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
Bosvigo House, Bosvigo Lane, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sFront elevation of the Grade II listed house and conservatory, taken from the garden. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Bosvigo House, Bosvigo Lane, Truro, Cornwall. 1905A view of the conservatory taken from the sunken garden. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Bosvigo House, Bosvigo Lane, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1905Front elevation of the Grade II listed house taken from the garden, with the sundial in the foreground. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Boscawen Bridge, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1922Workmen and timbering below the bridge. Perhaps during the fitting of lock gates. The second workman has moved during the photographs exposure. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Boscawen Bridge, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of Boscawen Bridge with the River Allen at full tide. There are swans on the water in the foreground. M.L. Blamey & Sons agricultural store and John H
Former Assembly Rooms, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. 1959The entrance to Cathedral Garage and the Commercial Union Assurance company offices. The Cornish Mutual Assurance company is in the building next door
Former Assembly Rooms, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. 1959Looking across the flower beds to Cathedral Garage and car park. Signage for the Commercial Union Assurance company can be seen on the upper part of the building
Blackfords printing works printing room, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe 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. T. P. Motors Ltd. Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1944Rebuilt 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
H. T. P. & Company Ltd.s jubilee float advertising The Village Smithy by Geo. Drew, Princes Street, Truro, CornwallHorse drawn float decorated to celebrate Queen Victorias diamond jubilee. " Heres a oss, who will shoe it? Georgie Drews the man to do it
Interior of Princes Garage with vehicles and workers, H. T. P. Motors Ltd, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1920sEx War Department trucks are being renovated and a van with the registration AF 7031 can be seen on the left hand side. The showroom for the garage was on Princes Street
Former Royal Cornwall Museum building looking east with St Marys Methodist Chapel in the distance, Union Place, TruroThe Royal Institution of Cornwalls collections had outgrown the Union Place building at the time this photograph was taken
H. T. P. Motors Ltd from the River Kenwyn, Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. April 1936The photograph was taken before the last section of the river was covered over in 1938. Argalls Stores, Carkeek & Sons Ltd
Harveys Timber Yard and 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
St Nicholas Street and Victoria Square, Truro, Cornwall. 1960View showing Mallett & Son Ltd, County Stores, Halfords and part of the Victoria Inn. A young woman wearing full skirt and bolero fashion of the time can be seen walking underneath the Rentaset sign
St Nicholas Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1960View of St Nicholas Street showing County Stores and Halfords. Photographer: Charles Woolf
Victoria Place and St Nicholas Street from Victoria Square, Truro, Cornwall. 22nd June 1911The shops are decorated for the coronation of George V and Queen Mary on 22nd June 1911. From left to right: Rickards Temperance Hotel and Refreshment Rooms
Olivers boot and shoe shop, 25 St Nicholas Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sFront view of the ground floor and first floor window, taken from Victoria Square. Part of Hepworths mens outfitters can be seen next door. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Olivers boot and shoe shop, 25 St Nicholas Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sFront view of the ground floor only, taken from Victoria Square. Part of Hepworths mens outfitters can be seen next door. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
St Nicholas Street looking towards Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Late 1800sView of the south side of St Nicholas Street showing Mallet and Son Furnishing and Agricultural, Ironmongers, Iron Merchants and Cycle Agents. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Harveys Timber Yard taken from the Malpas Road side of the Truro River, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe 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 1892Workmen posed with tin ingots. The man with the white beard is James Symons and the boy kneeling on the right is John Penrose
Carvedras Smelting Works, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1870A general view of the tin smelting works, with St Georges Road in front, from what was later to become Victoria Gardens. Brunels viaduct is to the right of the works with Carvedras House in front
Harveys timber yard, Truro, Cornwall. 1923Timber sheds with workers. Harvey & Company Ltd. were timber importers. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Harveys timber yard, Truro, Cornwall. 1923Timber workshop with workers. Harvey & Company Ltd. were timber importers. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Harveys timber yard, Truro, Cornwall. 1923Stacks of timber in shed. Harvey & Company Ltd. were timber importers. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1905View looking south with children on the corner of Chapel Hill. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Health Exhibition, City Hall, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 10th November 1923Dorrington and Davys stall at the Health Exhibition in City Hall. Dorrington and Davys of Truro were goldsmiths and jewellers. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1920sThe Coinage Hall building in Boscawen Street when it was Lloyds Bank. The water fountain, now in Victoria Park, is still there and a woman and child can be seen in the left of the photograph
Beating the Bounds, Messack Point, Truro, Cornwall. 14th September 1917Mr Walter Beard being arrested at Messack Point. Beating the Bounds is an old tradition whereby officials of the parish share their knowledge of the boundaries of their territory
New Bridge Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of the New Bridge Street bridge from the Old Bridge Street bridge, showing small boats in the River Allen at high tide. L.R
Old County Hall, Truro, Cornwall. 1911-1912A view of Old County Hall at the time of completion, from Station Road. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Clifton Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA general view of the terraced houses across the gardens. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Cotehele Terrace, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1906A general view of the terrace from below the corner with Avondale Road. Snow lies on the ground. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Chapel Hill, Truro, Cornwall. Before 1910A general view down the hill with onlookers to the incomplete cathedral. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Chapel Hill, Truro, Cornwall. Before 1910A general view down the hill to the incomplete cathedral, with a horse and cart and boys playing. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Tremorvah House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sInterior view of the drawing room of Tremorvah House, showing furniture and a large mirror. Tremorvah was built in 1845 by Sir Philip Prothero Smith
Tremorvah House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sTremorvah House from the formal garden. Tremorvah was built in 1845 by Sir Philip Prothero Smith, four times Mayor of Truro and Under Sheriff of Cornwall, as a home for himself and his new wife
Tremorvah House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView along the path by the side of the house to the conservatory, with two gardeners at work on stepladders. Tremorvah was built in 1845 by Sir Philip Prothero Smith
Treliske House, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920The side and rear of Treliske House with glasshouses. This was formerly the home of W. Teague and later became Truro School. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Treliske House, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920Treliske House showing the side of the house, from the garden, with the conservatory. This was formerly the home of W. Teague and later became Truro School. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Missionary Exhibition, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1913Missionary Exhibition in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. The photograph shows hand embroidered Albanian wedding coats, or Piripiri, dating from the late 1800s
Missionary Exhibition, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1913Missionary Exhibition in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Statue from India or nearby country. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Missionary Exhibition, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1913A protected display of artefacts from India in the Missionary Exhibition held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Missionary Exhibition, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1913Missionary Exhibition in the Council Chambers of the City Hall with a wide view of the displays. A hand embroidered Albanian wedding coat, or Piripiri
Machine shop, H. T. P. Motors Ltd. Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1941Workers in the aircraft component repair department during the Second World War. The photograph shows the workers making aircraft wings, probably for Spitfires, in what was the H.T.P
Machine shop, H. T. P. Motors Ltd. Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1941Workers in the aircraft component repair department during the Second World War in what was the H.T.P. Motors showroom. Aircraft repair staff comprised 100 operatives, 50% of which were women
Machine shop, H. T. P. Motors Ltd. Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1941Workers repairing Spitfire flaps in the aircraft component repair department during the Second World War. Aircraft repair staff comprised 100 operatives, 50% of which were women
Machine shop, H. T. P. Motors Ltd. Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1941Worker in the aircraft component repair department during the Second World War in what was the H.T.P. Motors showroom. This photograph shows a damaged elevator from a Spitfire being mended
Boscawen Street view from west end looking east, Truro, Cornwall. Pre 1891The 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)
Treliske House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sGeneral view of the house in summer, taken from the lawn. This was formerly the home of W. Teague and later became Truro School. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Toll House, Tregolls Road, Truro, Cornwall. 1964Toll House at the top of Tregolls Road just before demolition. A sign attached to the fence reads " Site of new premises for H.T.P. Motors", " The Austin Distributors"
Tremorvah House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sTremorvah House garden with boy in rowing boat on the pond. Photographer: Probably Arthur Philp
Tremorvah House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe garden of Tremorvah House with lawn, trees and flower beds. A boy with a dog can be seen in the centre of the photograph. Photographer: Probably Arthur Philp
Entrance Lodge, Tremorvah House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView from the road looking towards the drive. Tremorvah was built in 1845 by Sir Philip Prothero Smith, four times Mayor of Truro and Under Sheriff of Cornwall
Carvoza Road, Truro, Cornwall. Early 20th centuryView down the east side of Carvoza Road, with onlookers on the pavement. The Cathedral spire can be seen in the distance. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Campfield Hill, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sLynn Allen House, which is perhaps in The Avenue. Miss Williams lived at Lynn Allen, Campfield, in 1910. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Health Exhibition, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. November 1923Jordans bookstall at the Health Exhibition in City Hall with two ladies. Jordans of Truro specialised in printing, stationery and books and is likely to be the stall of the photographer
Missionary Exhibition, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1913Display stands for the Missionary Exhibition in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920sCity Hall in Boscawen Street. A close up of the manned entrance of the Police Station. Recruitment signage for the Royal Navy can be seen on the wall of the building
Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1920sLloyds 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. After 1922The Coinage Hall building in Boscawen Street when it was Lloyds Bank. The water fountain, which has since been moved to Victoria Park
Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sBoscawen Street Looking eastwards from an upper storey. A large crowd is watching a horse and carriage mounted procession. The street is not decorated so its unlikely to have been a royal visit
Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1913Boscawen Street looking eastwards, decorated possibly for the Bath and West Show on 27th May 1913. There is a policeman in the centre of the photograph
Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Before May 1910City Hall in Boscawen Street, showing the police station which was then part of City Hall. The black clock face suggests the photograph was taken before the fire of 1914
Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1910sThe City Hall in Boscawen Street before the removal of the drinking fountain to Victoria Park. Gills Shop can be seen to the left, together with the city pump
View of bridge over River Allen from Old Bridge Street, Truro, Cornwall. Late 1920sSmall rowing boat in the river looking towards New Bridge Street from Old Bridge Street. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Council chamber, Truro, Cornwall. Pre 1914Interior of the old council chamber, City Hall, Boscawen Street, before the fire of 11th November 1914. Large tables formed in to a rectangle are surrounded by a number of portraits of mayors hanging
View of bridge over River Allen from Old Bridge Street, Truro, Cornwall. Late 1920sSmall rowing boats in the river looking towards New Bridge Street. Photographer: Possibly Arthur William Jordan
Alexandra Terrace, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView up Alexandra Terrace, when it was under snow. A man and women are walking down the hill. Towards the top of the terrace, two boys look to be preparing for a snowball fight
Alverton House Lodge, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sAlverton House Lodge exterior with two ladies. The oldest part of the house dates from 1830 and was built for William Tweedy of Truro Vean
Alverton House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of Alverton House showing the chapel exterior and clock tower. The oldest part of the house dates from 1830 and was built for William Tweedy of Truro Vean
Alverton House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe 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
Adelaide Terrace, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView down Adelaide Terrace, from an upstairs window in Harrison Terrace, to an incomplete Cathedral. Photographer: Unknown
Alverton House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of Alverton House from the lawn in winter. 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 1912Beating Truro City Land Bounds. Group including the mayor at Bosvigo Bridge. Beating the Bounds is an old tradition whereby officials of the parish share their knowledge of the boundaries of their
Beating the Waterbounds, Truro, Cornwall. 1st August 1911Group at Messack Point with town crier Mr T. Holland. The ceremony also includes the re-cutting of the letters T B on the river boundary stones at Tarra Point and Messack Point by the Mayor
Cattle Market, Castle Hill, Truro, Cornwall. About 1910Truro Cattle Market at the top of Castle Hill, showing farmers and sheep. The railway loading bay can be seen in the background. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Cattle Market, Castle Hill, Truro, Cornwall. About 1920Truro Cattle Market at the top of Castle Hill, showing farmers and cows. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Pydar Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1920sThe Armoury in Pydar Street. It was built around 1825 by John Nichols Tom (1799-1838). Photographer: Unknown
