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Boscawen Park, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe Junket House at Boscawen Park from across the pond. The building occupies the original site of Trennick Mill and was named after the popular dish, junket (sweetened and flavoured curds of milk)
Boscawen Park, Truro, Cornwall. September 1914The Junket House at Boscawen Park. The building occupies the original site of Trennick Mill and was named after the popular dish, junket (sweetened and flavoured curds of milk), which was sold there
Boscawen Park, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sPampas grass at Boscawen Park with a lady seated on a park bench in the middle distance. Photographer: Unknown
Boscawen Park, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sBoscawen Park looking towards the drinking fountain presented by Kathleen, Viscountess Falmouth, to the citizens of Truro in 1907. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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
Union Hotel, St Austell Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1920sLocated 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
Pendrea House, Mitchell Hill Terrace, Truro. Early 1900sPendrea House at the bottom end of Mitchell Hill Terrace, looking up the road in winter. There are two boys on the pavement. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Cattle Market, Castle Hill, Truro, Cornwall. 1920sTruro Cattle Market at the top of Castle Hill, showing farmers and sheep. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Cattle Market, Castle Hill, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sTruro Cattle Market at the top of Castle Hill, showing farmers and cows. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Cathedral Lane, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sTobacconists shop window, T. Barlow at 12 Cathedral Lane. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Cathedral Lane, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sCathedral Lane, looking towards the Cathedral. Shop signage can be seen, including Mortimers Dyers and Cleaners, W.G. Boggia & Sons Tailors, T.H
Campfield Hill, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView showing the house, Lynn Allen, which is perhaps in The Avenue. Miss Williams lived at Lynn Allen, Campfield, in 1910
DCLI Rifle Meeting, Idless, Truro, Cornwall. August 19191st Volunteer Battalion Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry Rifle Meeting at Idless shooting range. Monday 11th to Friday 15th August 1919. Ladies practising with military personnel looking
Truro Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. After 1910A general view of the completed Cathedral taken from the North East. Photographer: Unknown
Truro Cathedral, Cornwall. Around 1910An interior view of the Cathedral showing the completed Choir and High Altar. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Truro Cathedral, Cornwall. Around 1910An interior view of the Cathedral looking East towards the High Altar, complete with chairs
Truro Cathedral with interior of the new nave, Truro, Cornwall. 4th December 1902View down the nave looking towards the west end with scaffolding still up against the south arcade. Photographer: Unknown
Truro Cathedral with nave under construction, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1899-1900The 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, Cornwall. Probably between 1900-1901Truro Cathedral during construction showing the west front with scaffolding, the roof pediment in place and the bases of the west towers. Photographer probably F.H. Tims
Truro Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. 1900Building the west front of the cathedral during the summer of 1900. The front is complete to just below the Rose window. There are horse buses ranged outside the west front entrance
Truro Cathedral, Cornwall. Probably around 1910A general view of the completed Cathedral taken from Mill Pool. Photographer: Unknown
Truro Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. After 1910This is a misty view from the south-east beside Boscawen Bridge. It also shows W.H. Malletts warehouse. Photographer: Unknown
The Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. Between 1903-1909General view from the south-east showing St Marys aisle, before construction of the two west towers, which started in 1909. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
The Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. 1902The south porch of the cathedral at the time of the coronation of Edward VII on Saturday 9th August 1902. The south side of the cathedral is still under construction
Truro Cathedral organ, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910View of the organ which was restored by Messrs Willis (Builders) in June 1903. Photograph probably taken after completion and opening in 1910. Photographer: Unknown
Truro Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. October 1882View of the early stages of the cathedral under construction, looking north at the aisle of the original St Marys church
Truro Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. 20th May 1880Laying the foundation stone for the cathedral. Crowds of people in attendance, including clergy and masons. The foundation stone was laid by the Prince of Wales, later to become Edward VII
The Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. Between 1903-1910A general view of Truro Cathedral taken from the river near Enys Quay, sometime between the completion of the central tower in 1903 but prior to completion of the two western towers in 1910
The Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1901A general view of Truro Cathedral taken from the north east at the time of the building of the central tower, probably in the autumn of 1901
Truro Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. Around July 1903A 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
Truro Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. Around July 1903A view of Truro Cathedral down St Marys Street from the east. A steeplejack possibly putting a weather vane on top of the central spire
Truro Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. Between 1903-1909A general view of Truro Cathedral from the south side over the roof tops, without the west towers. The central tower was completed in 1903 and the two west towers were under construction in 1909
Truro Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. After 1901A view from the River Allen of Truro Cathedral with the central spire during construction, which started in Autumn 1901 and finished in July 1903. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Truro Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. After 1910A view of the Cathedral School from Mill Pool with the east end of Truro Cathedral. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1926Workmen filling in Lemon Quay looking towards Lemon bridge and the old town hall which became the Hall for Cornwall in 1997. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
The Truro town Mayor and others at the opening of Worths Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Possibly 1905Image shows the Mayor of Truro, possibly W.F. Clarke who was in office from 1904-1907, with other gentlemen at the opening of Worths Quay
River Street, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903The 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
Wheelwrights, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900Five Wheelwrights pose outside their workshop with tools and repaired wheels. Possibly at the County Coach Factory Co on Lemon Quay
Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1921Recovering a trap which had fallen from the quay. The trap has been damaged by the fall and broken side seat and cushion etc. can be seen lying on the river bed at the bottom right of the photograph
Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1911A 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 1910Crowds at a fair on The Green, Truro (now Truro bus station). Hancocks Living Pictures stands in the middle of the picture and in the foreground is Keiling Grays stall selling Doncaster Butterscotch
A Fair, Truro, Cornwall. About 1910Crowds 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 1900sA 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
The Circus, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sAn elaborate float drawn by eight white horses with elephants in the background walking down St Marys Street Truro. Crowds stand on the pavement and a group of boys walk along with the horses
A Fair, Truro, Cornwall. Date about 1910A 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
Beating the Waterbounds, Truro, Cornwall. 1st August 1911Beating the Waterbounds, on the river boundary. The ceremony also includes the re-cutting of the letters T B on the boundary stones at Tarra Point and Messack Point by the Mayor
Beating the Waterbounds, Truro, Cornwall. 1st August 1911Beating the Waterbounds, on the river boundary. The ceremony also includes the arrest for a debt which may be taking place in the front of this image
Beating the Waterbounds, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sBeating the Waterbounds, on the river boundary. The ceremony also includes the re-cutting of the letters T B on the boundary stones at Tarra Point and Messack Point by the Mayor
Beating the Waterbounds, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sBeating the Waterbounds, on the river boundary. The official party arriving on rowing boat number 1318. Beating the Bounds is an old tradition whereby officials of the parish share their knowledge of
Beating the Bounds, Truro, Cornwall. 4th October 1912Beating the Bounds, the Mayor and his party on The Green, Truro, (now Truro bus station) together with many children playing
Beating the Bounds, Truro, Cornwall. 1912The Mayor and his party at Sunny Corner during the ceremony of Beating the Bounds. Beating the Bounds is an old tradition whereby officials of the parish share their knowledge of the boundaries of
Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1919The Trustees Saving Bank in Boscawen Street, Truro, decorated with a banner which reads Peace with Honour. A group of children stand in front of the bank
St Austell Street, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1927A view of St Austell Street at the bottom of Mitchell Hill, Truro. Two Inns can be seen, The Hope Inn, which was demolished in 1963, has a sign reading Hope Inn by W. J
Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA large group of women posed out of doors with a Guess the weight cake. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Lemon Bridge, Truro, Cornwall. After 1910View up to the Lemon Bridge. The Cathedral is completed, and a barge can be seen off the green. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of Lemon Quay from the Lemon Bridge with a barge unloading and a tug in the background. Photographer: Arthur Philp
View across Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Before 1910Looking from the bottom of Lemon Quay across the river Kenwyn to Back Quay. The Cathedral without the west towers, which were completed in 1910, is in the background
Waterfall Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. 1901Waterfall gardens in Truro. In the background Brunels timber viaduct can be seen with the new stone piers and the timber shuttering to form the arches of the replacement viaduct
Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1890A view looking up Lemon Street with the Richard Lander monument on the horizon. The three men on the left are standing on Lemon Street bridge over the river Kenwyn
High Cross Post Office, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900A view from Kings Street looking across into High Cross with the Post office building built in 1886 by Silvanus Trevail in the centre of the picture
View of Truro from Daubuz Moor, Cornwall. 1902-1903This view from Daubuz Moor shows the stone and brick viaduct nearing completion, replacing Brunels timber viaduct, whos timbers can be seen behind the new viaduct
View of Truro, Cornwall, from Polisco over the city. Between 1905-1910This is a good view of the city and the cathedral without the west towers which were completed in 1910. In the back ground are the two railway viaducts
Boscawen Bridge, Truro, Cornwall. May 1921Boscawen Bridge crossing the River Allen at full tide. M.L. Blamey & Sons agricultural store and John H. Radmore, corn, flour
Boscawen Bridge, Truro, Cornwall. May 1921Penroses sail loft from Boscawen Bridge over the River Allen at low tide. A woman pushes a pram across the bridge towards the camera
Cathedral Lane, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of E.A. Philps shop the Cathedral Lane Novelty Bazaar at No. 9, Cathedral Lane, Truro. The shop front displays photographs of Truro Cathedral and elsewhere
Passmore Edwards Free Library, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1899The Passmore Edwards Free Library and technical school on the corner of Pydar Street and Union Place. Funded by Passmore Edwards and designed by Silvanus Trevail
The City Hall, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 11th June 1919The Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) with dignitaries, including the mayor, outside the City Hall. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
The Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. 1911-1912Prince Edward the Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VIII and Prince Albert the Duke of York, the future King George VI arriving at the cathedral on a private visit. Photographer: Unknown
River Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1905A view down River Street showing the Truro Savings Bank and the Baptist Chapel, which in 1919 became the Museum of the Royal Institution of Cornwall
City Hall, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1900A group of Truro police under Superintendent Angel, with the town crier, John Odgers, wearing a top hat, on the roof of the City Hall, Boscawen Street. Photographer: Unknown
Truro Cathedral, Cornwall. Around 1925Taken from the Truro River by Boscawen Park. Malletts duty free warehouse in the foreground. Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill
Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1925Boys surrounding a donkey and trap outside the Red Lion Hotel. Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill
Cyclists in High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1925Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills
DCLI Rifle Meeting, Idless, Truro, Cornwall. August 19191st Volunteer Battalion, Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry Rifle Meeting at Idless shooting range. Monday 11th to Friday 15th August 1919. Ladies practising with military personnel looking
DCLI, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. 1905Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry on parade. Photographer: Unknown
Stanley Terrace, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView looking down hill. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Daniell Road, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sCouple outside terraced house in Daniell Road. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Daniell Road, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView down hill. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Adelaide Terrace, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sCorner and lower part of Adelaide Terrace. Photographer: Arthur Philp
DCLI on parade. King Street / High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. 1905?Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry military brass band processing through the street, closely watched by onlookers on either side. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
New Bridge Street, Truro, Cornwall. 11th July 1911Truro Artillery Company off to camp. Marching from Drill Hall in New Bridge Street towards Boscawen Street, with bridge in background. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sMilitary parade with cavalry on corner of Boscawen Street and Lemon Street. Unknown cavalry regiment. Photographer: Unknown
