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Truro Photographic Print Collection (#5)

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Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Shop front of G. H. Philp, 2 King Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910

Shop front of G. H. Philp, 2 King Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910
The shop front of G.H. Philp is advertising the services of paper hangings, picture frame maker, mount cutter, sign writer, banner painter, stationer, fancy goods

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: A general view of Boscawen Street looking east, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910

A general view of Boscawen Street looking east, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910
A general view of Boscawen Street looking east from the south west end. A pony and cart are in the foreground left. The Red Lion Hotel, the Domestic Bazaar Company, Farrows Bank Ltd and N

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Interior of Princes Garage with vehicles, H. T. P. Motors Ltd, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1920s

Interior of Princes Garage with vehicles, H. T. P. Motors Ltd, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1920s
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

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Crowd watching a parade in Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Possibly 27th May 1913

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

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Cricket team, Truro Cathedral School, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910

Cricket team, Truro Cathedral School, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910
Truro Cathedral School cricket team. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Boxing team, Truro Cathedral School, Truro, Cornwall. 1923

Boxing team, Truro Cathedral School, Truro, Cornwall. 1923
Truro Cathedral School boxing team of six boys. Their coach is in the centre and two officers are standing at the back. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: The Wool Warehouse, The Leats, Truro, Cornwall. Date unknown, probably early 1900s

The Wool Warehouse, The Leats, Truro, Cornwall. Date unknown, probably early 1900s
A view of the Wool Warehouse (in 2019 this was the back of WH Smith) from the east side. The leat is visible in this photograph with a footbridge into Coombes Lane

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: St Nicholas Street from Victoria Square looking towards Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall

St Nicholas Street from Victoria Square looking towards Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View of St Nicholas Street showing Jennings, Radmore Confectioner and Dining Rooms, Edwin Broad and Olivers boot and shoe shop. Photographer: Arthur Philp

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Beating the Bounds, The Green, Truro, Cornwall. 4th October 1912

Beating the Bounds, The Green, Truro, Cornwall. 4th October 1912
A large crowd of boys watching the Beating of Truro City land bounds on the Green. Beating the Bounds is an old tradition whereby officials of the parish share their knowledge of the boundaries of

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Newham, Truro River, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Newham, Truro River, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Small craft off Newham looking towards Sunny Corner. Photographer: Unknown

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Truro River, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s

Truro River, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
Truro River from above Calenick Creek, looking towards Malpas. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Old Grammar School, St Marys Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Old Grammar School, St Marys Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The Old Grammar School in St Marys Street, Truro, when it was the Bullen Brothers Show Rooms with a sign saying Plumbers, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Bellhangers, Gasfitters

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: St Johns Sunday School, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920

St Johns Sunday School, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920
St Johns Sunday School at the top of the Infirmary Hill and Lemon Street junction. The Grammar School was housed here between 1877-1880 and the building was demolished in August 1962

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Edward Prince of Wales, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 11th June 1919

Edward Prince of Wales, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 11th June 1919
The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall (later to become King Edward VIII) with a crowd outside City Hall. During his visit to Truro

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Block of four terraced houses on Station Road, Truro, Cornwall. Date unknown

Block of four terraced houses on Station Road, Truro, Cornwall. Date unknown
A view of 1, 2, 3 and 4 Station Road in Truro. Photographer: Arthur Philip

Background imageTruro Photographic Print 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: Unknown

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Clubhouse at Truro College Recreation Ground. Truro, Cornwall. 1920

Clubhouse at Truro College Recreation Ground. Truro, Cornwall. 1920

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: George Prince of Wales and Princess Mary driving down Richmond Hill, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903

George Prince of Wales and Princess Mary driving down Richmond Hill, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903
The Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary, in a carriage driving down Richmond Hill for the Benediction of the cathedral nave

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Lemon Bridge, Truro, Cornwall. Late 1926

Lemon Bridge, Truro, Cornwall. Late 1926
A view of three gentlemen standing on the road at Lemon Bridge looking towards Back Quay, with Truro School in the distance

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Cathedral School, Cathedral Green, Truro, Cornwall. 1915

Cathedral School, Cathedral Green, Truro, Cornwall. 1915
A view of pupils in the science laboratory of the cathedral school in 1915. The foundation stone was laid on 21st October 1908. Used to educate the choristers, the school closed in 1982

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Cathedral School and Cathedral, Cathedral Green, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910

Cathedral School and Cathedral, Cathedral Green, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910
A view of the cathedral and the cathedral school from the Mill Pool. The foundation stone was laid on 21st October 1908. Used to educate the choristers, the school closed in 1982

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Avondale Road, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

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

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: George V Silver Jubilee window, Farm Industries Ltd shop, Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall

George V Silver Jubilee window, Farm Industries Ltd shop, Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1935
The window of Farm Industries Ltd. celebrating the Silver Jubilee of King George V in 1935 with photographs and decorated packets of flour etc. Photographer: Unknown

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Looking west along Quay Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920s

Looking west along Quay Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920s
Quay Street, looking west towards the Cathedral with the Old Mansion House and C. Trevail, the monumental masons on the right and the Palace Theatre on the left. Photographer: Unknown

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: C. Trevail, monumental masons, Quay Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920s

C. Trevail, monumental masons, Quay Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920s
C. Trevail, monumental mason s, with monuments displayed on the pavement outside. Photographer: Unknown

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: School room, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s

School room, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
Interior of a school room with long benches, a desk with two chairs and a piano at the front. There are two framed photographs of gentlemen between the windows

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Laboratory, Truro Diocesan Training College, Agar Road, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s

Laboratory, Truro Diocesan Training College, Agar Road, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
A pupil of Truro Diocesan Training College, a training college for School Mistresses, working in the school laboratory. The college opened in 1859

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Outdoor class at a Truro Elementary School, Truro, Cornwall. Autumn 1919

Outdoor class at a Truro Elementary School, Truro, Cornwall. Autumn 1919
The teacher is seated at a small desk in the foreground and the boys are posed for the camera against the walls of the building and schoolyard. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. Probably around 1908

High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. Probably around 1908
A two-horse excursion car with passengers by the cathedral, with the west front still under scaffolding. Photographer: Unknown

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Royal Visit, Truro Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1911

Royal Visit, Truro Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1911
Prince 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

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Royal Visit, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903

Royal Visit, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903
Crowds of people line the street as the Infantry leave High Cross for King Street on the occasion of the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Royal Visit, 7 King Street, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903

Royal Visit, 7 King Street, 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

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Entrance hall and staircase of Princes House, Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900

Entrance hall and staircase of Princes House, Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900
A view of the staircase and stair hall from the entrance hall. Princes House was built for William Lemon in 1739 by the London architect Thomas Edwards. Photographer: Unknown

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Garden at rear of Princes House, Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900

Garden at rear of Princes House, Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900
A man in a boater hat and apron is mowing the grass with a hand pushed lawn mower. Princes House was built for William Lemon in 1739 by the London architect Thomas Edwards. Photographer: Unknown

Background imageTruro Photographic Print 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

Background imageTruro Photographic Print 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

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Waterfall Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Before 1902

Waterfall Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Before 1902
Waterfall Gardens with the Parish Church of St George the Martyr on the left and Isambard Kingdom Brunels timber fanned Carvedras Viaduct on the right

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: The Gardeners house, Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Probably around 1910

The Gardeners house, Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Probably around 1910
A view of the Gardeners house in Victoria Gardens. Victoria Gardens were created to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Group including the Mayor and other dignitaries, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Group including the Mayor and other dignitaries, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The photograph is said to have been taken at the opening of Truro Bowling Club but this seems doubtful. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Gentlemen in top hats lined up on The Green, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Gentlemen in top hats lined up on The Green, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The photograph was taken at an unknown ceremony. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Outdoor presentation, possibly on The Green, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Outdoor presentation, possibly on The Green, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A gentleman removes his top hat to bow and shake hands with another gentleman at an unknown presentation ceremony. A large crowd of people look on. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Back Quay from Lemon Bridge, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Back Quay from Lemon Bridge, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view from Lemon Bridge looking along Back Quay, at high tide. A group of people, including a young lady, stand looking at the camera

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: River Kenwyn, looking towards Lemon Bridge and Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1910-1920

River Kenwyn, looking towards Lemon Bridge and Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1910-1920
A view of the River Kenwyn from Lemon Quay, with Lemon Bridge in the distance. A sailing barge is lying alongside Back Quay. The Green, with its trees, can be seen in the centre of the photograph

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Lemon Bridge from Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1926

Lemon Bridge from Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1926
A good view of Lemon Bridge, taken from Lemon Quay at low water. The modern public toilets, which opened in September 1925, are visible just beyond the bridge parapet

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: River Kenwyn, looking towards Lemon Bridge, Truro, Cornwall. 1910-1920

River Kenwyn, looking towards Lemon Bridge, Truro, Cornwall. 1910-1920
A view of the River Kenwyn with Lemon Bridge in the distance. Lemon Quay is on the left, with a back to front GARAGE sign situated near to a sailing barge lying alongside Lemon Quay

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1910

Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1910
A view taken from the west side of the River Kenwyn, looking up river towards Lemon Bridge in the distance. Back Quay is on the right with a sailing barge alongside near The Green

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: The Millpool looking upstream towards Wilkes Walk, Truro, Cornwall. 1920s

The Millpool looking upstream towards Wilkes Walk, Truro, Cornwall. 1920s
The small brick building sitting over the River Allen is a urinal which drained straight into the river. The building was later named Tardis House and has been used as office space

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Lower Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1890

Lower Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1890
View looking towards the Red Lion in Boscawen Street, before the central tower of the cathedral was built. There are men, women and children in the street along with a couple of carts




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