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Truro Photographic Print Collection (#6)

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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

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1892

Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1892
A view up Lemon Street from Lemon Bridge. There are several horse-drawn carts and people in the street, including a woman with two children on the left hand side

Background imageTruro Photographic Print 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

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: The Mayor of Truro, N. B. Bullen, laying the foundation stone for the new houses at Hendra, Truro

The Mayor of Truro, N. B. Bullen, laying the foundation stone for the new houses at Hendra, Truro, Cornwall. 1921
The foundation stone is in the side wall of 3 Kenwyn Road (the first) which is on the corner of Kenwyn Road and Hendra Road (formerly known as New Road). It reads " 1921 N.B. Bullen, Mayor. R.K

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Market Day, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910

Market Day, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910
View of a crowd of men, women and children with a number of fully laden horse buses in front of the Cathedral. Burtons Furnishing Warehouse can be seen in the background. Photographer: Arthur Philp

Background imageTruro Photographic Print 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

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Silvanus Trevails post office, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Silvanus Trevails post office, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The post office, designed by the famous Cornish architect Silvanus Trevail, was built in 1886. The photograph is taken from King Street, looking towards the post office

Background imageTruro Photographic Print 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

Background imageTruro Photographic Print 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

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Home Field, Kenwyn Hill, Truro, Cornwall. Probably between 1900 and early 1930s

Home Field, Kenwyn Hill, Truro, Cornwall. Probably between 1900 and early 1930s
A view of Home Field, a semi-detached house on Kenwyn Hill. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: J. Buzzas Haircutting and Shampooing Rooms, Duke Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

J. Buzzas Haircutting and Shampooing Rooms, Duke Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
J. Buzzas Hairdressing Saloon at 10 Duke Street, Truro, with three barbers standing outside; the man on the extreme right is probably John Buzza

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: View of the Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1890s

View of the Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1890s
View of the unfinished cathedral from Poltisco with Isambard Kingdom Brunels original timber fanned viaduct on the left, behind the cathedral

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Dobbs Lane, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Dobbs Lane, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of trees on the side of Dobbs Lane, leading into Bosvigo Lane, with possible junction to lane leading to Coosebean on the left. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Gasworks being built, Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Before 1902

Gasworks being built, Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Before 1902
Truro Gas Companys gasworks were located at the Newham end of Lemon Quay and burnt coal transported in by river. New gas offices were opened in Boscawen Street in 1936

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: St Georges Road looking towards Carvedras Viaduct, Truro, Cornwall. After 1902

St Georges Road looking towards Carvedras Viaduct, Truro, Cornwall. After 1902
View of St Georges Road from opposite the corner of John Street, looking towards Carvedras Viaduct. Snow is on the ground and a young man with a shovel and broom is by the gas lamp post

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Bridge over the River Kenwyn, St Georges Road, Truro, Cornwall. 1890

Bridge over the River Kenwyn, St Georges Road, Truro, Cornwall. 1890
Bridge over the River Kenwyn at the end of St Georges Road with the junction of Bosvigo Lane and Comprigney Hill. Two ladies and a bearded gentleman stand on the bridge, posing for the camera

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: A hand-coloured slide view of Truro, Cornwall. Around 1890

A hand-coloured slide view of Truro, Cornwall. Around 1890
A hand coloured slide from Tour through Cornwall (No. 12) of the city showing the cathedral under construction and without the central tower. Photographer: Unknown

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: A view of Truro, Cornwall from Poltisco. Around 1890

A view of Truro, Cornwall from Poltisco. Around 1890
A view of the city from Poltisco showing the cathedral under construction and without the central tower. Both of Isambard Kingdom Brunels original stone

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: A view over Truro, Cornwall from the south east with the uncompleted cathedral

A view over Truro, Cornwall from the south east with the uncompleted cathedral. Between July 1903 and February 1904
Truro from the south east with a view of the incomplete cathedral. The central tower, shown in place, was completed in July 1903 but the western towers, which were opened in 1910

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: A general view of Truro, Cornwall from Poltisco. After 1910

A general view of Truro, Cornwall from Poltisco. After 1910
A view across the city from the south west showing Town Quay, Lemon Quay, Back Quay and the completed cathedral. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: A general view of Truro, Cornwall from Poltisco. Probably early 1900s

A general view of Truro, Cornwall from Poltisco. Probably early 1900s
A view from Poltisco, across Harveys timber yard, towards St Johns. The Lander Monument can be seen on the left and the gasometer on the right. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: The completed cathedral from Campfield Hill, Truro, Cornwall. After 1910

The completed cathedral from Campfield Hill, Truro, Cornwall. After 1910
A view down Campfield Hill to the completed cathedral. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Between 1910 and 1920

Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Between 1910 and 1920
A view of the northern side of Boscawen Street from the Red Lion Hotel to the corner of King Street, taken from the roof of city hall

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: The gasholder after the explosion, Truro, Cornwall. October 1927

The gasholder after the explosion, Truro, Cornwall. October 1927

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Fire Parade Inspection, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Fire Parade Inspection, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
An inspection of the Fire Brigade, possibly after the city hall fire of 11th November 1914. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Town hall, Truro, Cornwall. November 1914

Town hall, Truro, Cornwall. November 1914
A view of the new set of four bells on a G.W.R. cart, ready to be hoisted up to the roof for the new clock tower after repairs

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Volunteer Fire Brigade, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Volunteer Fire Brigade, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The Volunteer Fire Brigade in action in Truro with a number of onlookers. Men are hand pumping hoses along with a steam powered engine

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Truro Fire Brigade in action, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 10th November 1923

Truro Fire Brigade in action, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 10th November 1923
A general view, looking along Lemon Street, of the Fire brigade in action at Ben Carters chemist shop at 10-11 Lemon Street. Onlookers are standing by the Royal Hotel

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Truro Fire Brigade outing at Calstock, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Truro Fire Brigade outing at Calstock, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The Fire Brigade outing at Calstock. Members are sitting in a small covered boat moored by the key looking down river. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageTruro Photographic Print 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
Boys and girls country dancing at the Folk-dance Festival. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Fisherman in Japanese costume, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall

Fisherman in Japanese costume, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893
Titled Japanese fisherman but evidently a local man wearing a kimono. The main exhibition site was a field at the top of Lemon Street and the exhibition ran from 25th July 1893 for a month

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Shrimper on River Fal, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893

Shrimper on River Fal, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893
Titled Shrimper on River Fal. An elderly man with a large shrimping net. The main exhibition site was a field at the top of Lemon Street, Truro

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Fishermen carrying nets at St Ives, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall

Fishermen carrying nets at St Ives, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893
Titled Fishermen carrying nets, St Ives. Three men and a boy with lobster pot on beach. A fishwife is standing by a boat named Pickwick

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Mackerel seine boat, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893

Mackerel seine boat, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893
A view of the open seine boat with fishing gear, probably sitting on the River Kenwyn at Back Quay in Truro. The main exhibition site was a field at the top of Lemon Street

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Single winch oyster dredge, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall

Single winch oyster dredge, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893
A view of the open fishing boat with fishing gear and winch, probably sitting on the River Kenwyn at Back Quay in Truro. The main exhibition site was a field at the top of Lemon Street

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Victoria, Australia exhibit at the Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall

Victoria, Australia exhibit at the Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893
A view of the exhibit Drawings of fish found in Victorian waters, Forwarded by the Government of Victoria, Australia. Also in the photograph is a collection of fish lent by the Dominion of Canada

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: A highly decorated Boscawen Street looking east, Truro, Cornwall

A highly decorated Boscawen Street looking east, Truro, Cornwall. Thought to be 27th May 1913 but possibly earlier
Boscawen Street looking east. The street is highly decorated, probably for the Bath and West Show. Horse drawn vehicles can be seen by the Coinage Hall

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Truro from Boscawen Park, Cornwall. 1920s

Truro from Boscawen Park, Cornwall. 1920s
View from the north end of the mud flats that were being converted into Boscawen Park, looking towards the cathedral and the gasworks on Lemon Quay

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Blackfords printing works printing room, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Blackfords printing works printing room, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The 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

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Meeting in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall

Meeting in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Date unknown but probably early 1900s
The Mayor addresses a meeting in the Council Chamber. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Beating the Waterbounds at Messack Point, Truro, Cornwall. 1st August 1911

Beating the Waterbounds at Messack Point, Truro, Cornwall. 1st August 1911
Group, 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

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Missionary Exhibition in Council Chamber, City Hall, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1913

Missionary Exhibition in Council Chamber, City Hall, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1913
General 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

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Health Exhibition, City Hall, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 10th November 1923

Health Exhibition, City Hall, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 10th November 1923
Goodfellows stall of dairy produce featuring a butter making churn and a Duchy cow brand and pansy brand margarine display. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: St Nicholas Street and Victoria Square, Truro, Cornwall. 1960

St Nicholas Street and Victoria Square, Truro, Cornwall. 1960
View 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

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Former Carvedras Smelting Works building, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920s

Former Carvedras Smelting Works building, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920s
A 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

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Lloyds Bank, Coinage Hall, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1920s

Lloyds Bank, Coinage Hall, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1920s
View showing the War Memorial and fountain in front of the Coinage Hall. The Coinage Hall was built in Victorian times on the site of the original 14th century stannary building

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Entrance Lodge, Tremorvah House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Entrance Lodge, Tremorvah House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View 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

Background imageTruro Photographic Print Collection: Pydar Street, Truro, Cornwall. About 1906

Pydar Street, Truro, Cornwall. About 1906
A 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)




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