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Truro Collection: Lemon Bridge, Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Late 1926

Lemon Bridge, Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Late 1926
A 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

Truro Collection: Cathedral School, Cathedral Green, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1922

Cathedral School, Cathedral Green, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1922
A 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

Truro Collection: Cathedral School, Cathedral Green, Truro, Cornwall. February 1915

Cathedral School, Cathedral Green, Truro, Cornwall. February 1915
A 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

Truro Collection: Laying the foundation stone of the Cathedral School, Cathedral Green, Truro, Cornwall

Laying the foundation stone of the Cathedral School, Cathedral Green, Truro, Cornwall. 21st October 1908
Dignitaries 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

Truro Collection: Avondale Road, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Avondale Road, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View up the right side of Avondale Road showing the terraced houses. Photographer: Arthur Philp

Truro Collection: Quay Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920s

Quay Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920s
Looking 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

Truro Collection: Royal Visit, Ferris Town, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903

Royal Visit, Ferris Town, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903
Crowds 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

Truro Collection: Royal Visit, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903

Royal Visit, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903
Dignitaries 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 1903
Crowds 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 1903
Crowds 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 Collection: Truro City Police, Truro, Cornwall. Probably around 1890

Truro City Police, Truro, Cornwall. Probably around 1890
A 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

Truro Collection: Front of Princes House, Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1934

Front of Princes House, Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1934
Princes 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

Truro Collection: The Leats, Truro, Cornwall. After 1902

The Leats, Truro, Cornwall. After 1902
View 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

Truro Collection: Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View 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

Truro Collection: Waterfall Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. After 1902

Waterfall Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. After 1902
Waterfall 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

Truro Collection: Bandstand, Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s

Bandstand, Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
The 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

Truro Collection: Newham Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1930s

Newham Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1930s
A 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 Collection: Truro Vean House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

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

Truro Collection: Moresk Laundry, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

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

Truro Collection: Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900

Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900
A 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 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

Truro Collection: Workmen finishing the roof of the public toilets on Lemon Bridge at the bottom of Lemon Street

Workmen finishing the roof of the public toilets on Lemon Bridge at the bottom of Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall
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

Truro Collection: Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1890s

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

Truro Collection: Lower Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1911

Lower Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1911
A 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 1911
A 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

Truro Collection: Girder arriving for Plaza Cinema, 69 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 14th July 1935

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

Truro Collection: The Lander Monument, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s

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. Some young girls pose in the street

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

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

Truro Collection: The Lander Monument, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1910

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

Truro Collection: View down Kenwyn Road, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s

View down Kenwyn Road, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
A 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

Truro Collection: The City Hotel and St Marys Terrace, Kenwyn Road, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s

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

Truro Collection: View of the Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. After 1910

View of the Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. After 1910
View 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

Truro Collection: Rooftop view from City Hall, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

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

Truro Collection: Town hall fire, Truro, Cornwall. November 1914

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. 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 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. A note with the glass plate negative states On the evening of November the 11th 1914 the Town council met in

Truro Collection: Colchester Villas, Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall. 1897

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

Truro Collection: Cornish Folk-dance Festival at Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall. 26th May 1923

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
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

Truro Collection: Treliske House, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920

Treliske House, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920
Treliske 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

Truro Collection: Alverton House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

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

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