Truro Collection

Cornwall County Road Map
A detailed map of the glorious county of Cornwall in England. Derived from high quality Collins Bartholomew map data showing larger villages

Malpas Ferry looking towards Ferryside Cottage and the Ferry House on the St Michael Penkivel side, Cornwall
The ferry boat Leslie, licensed to carry eleven passengers, sits just offshore and a woman and two men are by another boat onshore. The man on the right is possibly photographer, John Charles Burrow

Truro Cathedral and city, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

No 3440 City of Truro at Westbourne Terrace, London
4-4-0 City class locomotive. Built 1903

Carclew House, Mylor, Cornwall. 15th March 1912
Main facade of Carclew House from the lawns. Originally owned by the Bonython family, the house and estate were purchased by William Lemon in 1739 who employed the architect Thomas Edwards to enlarge

Furzupland, Kenwyn, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A young girl with a skipping rope is at the top of the steps, a lady holding a card or paper is on the right and a gentleman in a trilby is on the left

Malpas from St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View of Malpas taken from above Ferryside Cottage on the Tregothnan side of the river. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Ferris Town in the snow, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view down both sides of Ferris Town towards Frances Street, in the snow. A horse and carriage is driving down the street and a few people are carefully walking on the pavements

Malpas Ferry at Tregothnan landing, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Around 1887
A view of the Tregothnan landing place looking towards Malpas with a view of the houses along the top. The gentleman on the far left is Mr Allen, the ferryman, with his daughter Laura, aged 7

No 3440 City of Truro
4-4-0 City class locomotive. Built 1903

Carclew House, Mylor, Cornwall. Probably 1912
The courtyard and carriage block at Carclew House. Originally owned by the Bonython family, the house and estate were purchased by William Lemon (1696-1760)

Drawing Room, Carclew House, Mylor, Cornwall. 15th March 1912
The drawing room at Carclew House. Originally owned by the Bonython family, the house and estate were purchased by William Lemon (1696-1760)

Entrance hall of Carclew House, Mylor, Cornwall. 15th March 1912
The entrance hall at Carclew House. Originally owned by the Bonython family, the house and estate were purchased by William Lemon (1696-1760)

Malpas landing, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A group of rowing boats, full of passengers prepare to embark from the foreshore at Malpas. Photographer: Unknown

Malpas Ferry at Tregothnan landing, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Around 1920s
The ferryman and a woman passenger arriving on the foreshore at the Tregothnan landing. Malpas village can be seen in the background. Photographer: Unknown

No 3440 City of Truro
4-4-0 City class locomotive. Built 1903

Truro Cathedral / C1910
Truro Cathedral, Cornwall

Aerial view of city and cathedral, Truro, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

TRURO - 1938
The Cathedral from the Square, Truro, Cornwall

John Vivian of Pencalenick, John Opie (1761-1807)
Oil on canvas, English School, around 1780. A portrait of a young John Vivian of Pencalenick (1772-1817). Vivian later became a Barrister and was High Sheriff of Cornwall in 1812

Seaside Bungalow, Carbis Bay
A photograph of an expansive modernist seaside bungalow at Carbis Bay, Cornwall, designed in the 1930s by Truro based architects, Cowell, Drewitt and Wheatly. Date: circa 1937

Lis Escop, Kenwyn, Cornwall. Around 1910
Lis Escop (Cornish for Bishops Court) in winter with cattle in the foreground. Originally the Kenwyn Vicarage, in 1876 it became the residence of the Bishops of Truro

Causilgey Farm House, Tregavethan, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of the exterior of Causilgey, in the Manor of Tregavethan, known later as Causilgey Manor. Confusingly, the house has also been referred to as Tregavethan Manor House in 1911 Census data

Carnon Viaduct, Perranwell, Cornwall. 20th June 1932
View of the Carnon Viaduct showing the original Brunel timber fan structure viaduct being replaced by a new stone structure directly behind the original. The new viaduct opened on 13th August 1933

DCLI recruiting march, Carclew House, Mylor, Cornwall. Friday 2nd July 1915
Soldiers of the Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry on the lawn in front of Carclew House, at ease during a recruitment march. Instruments of their military band are in the background

The chain gardens at Carclew House, Mylor, Cornwall. 15th March 1912
Originally owned by the Bonython family, the house and estate were purchased by William Lemon (1696-1760) in 1749 who employed the architect Thomas Edwards to enlarge

The lily pond with rowing boat at Carclew House, Mylor, Cornwall. 15th March 1912
Originally owned by the Bonython family, the house and estate were purchased by William Lemon (1696-1760) in 1749 who employed the architect Thomas Edwards to enlarge

The Lodge, Carclew, Mylor, Cornwall. April 1928
View of the grade II listed lodge at the start of the entrance driveway leading to Carclew House, on the road between Perranarworthal and Mylor Bridge

Old Kea Creek, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A boating party of three ladies look towards the photographers camera at high tide, on a hot summers day. The tower of Old Kea parish church can be glimpsed through the trees

Malpas, Cornwall. Around 1890
A view of terraced houses situated on the west side of the Malpas Ferry. A Free House and Tea Rooms are on the left. There is a man walking up the road from the creek

Cowlings Mill, Cowlands Creek, Kea, Cornwall. Around 1910
A view of the creek on a sunny summers day. A number of people are posing for the camera. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Trelease farm looking across the River Fal to Tolverne, Kea, Cornwall. After 1907
View of the river with the pleasure boat, Princess Victoria. The Princess Victoria was a twin screw Thomas steamer built in 1907 for the River Fal Steamship Company (1906-1942)

Three girls fishing in the River Kenwyn at the ford and footbridge, Treliske Lane, Newmills, Kenwyn, Cornwall
A fourth girl is sitting in the hedge by the path with what could be their mother or maybe their Nanny. Photographer: Arthur Philp

Ford and footbridge on the River Kenwyn, Newmills, Kenwyn, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A lady in Victorian dress with a walking stick and a dog stands at the edge of the river. Also, a lady and gentleman can be seen in the distance, walking away from the river

Denas Water, Tresillian, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Shops and old post office opposite Holy Trinity Church, including three young gentlemen. One is with a small boy, another is with an early motor cycle, AF41, towing a single seat carriage

Mr A. W. Gills motor vehicle on a cart after being destroyed by fire. Liskey Hill, Perranporth, Cornwall. June 1906
On Sunday returning from Perranporth just as the car was negotiating Liskey Hill, there was a sudden jerk and then a continuance of motion as if everything was right

Bride and groom in a gondola, Malpas, Cornwall
Bride and groom in a gondola, near the village of Malpas, on the Truro River, Cornwall -- they were on their way from the church to the reception. Date: circa 1960s

Stationery, Pawlyn & Sons, Victoria Square, Truro, Cornwall
Stationery, Pawlyn & Sons, Fish & Oyster Merchants, 14 Victoria Square, Truro, Cornwall, with handwritten details. 1918

Prince of Wales laying Truro Cathedral foundation stone
During the Royal visit to Truro, the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII), lays the corner-stone of Truro Cathedral in a ceremony

Truro, c1910. A Cathedral City. Numerous Tin and Copper Mines in the neighbourhood. Population, 10, 830. Card from a game containing views of the chief towns in each county

Truro Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall, England

Malpas Ferry landing with people embarking, Malpas, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Rosedale, Kenwyn, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Located on the road from Moresk to Idless, opposite Polquick Cottage and near to the entrance to Daubuz Moor, a lady in a white apron is collecting water in a pail from the mill leat

Hicks Garage, Kenwyn Street, Truro, Cornwall. After December 1903
S. Hicks & Son, Automobile Engineers, at 114 Kenwyn Street with a motor car, registration number SW 619, parked outside. To the left are Miss Ethel Osborne, Greengrocers at No

Kerley Downs Methodist Chapel, Baldhu, Kea, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
A view of Billy Brays Three Eye Chapel. The chapel was built by Billy Bray in 1835 and, since its closure in 1982, is now cared for by the Billy Bray Memorial Trust as a memorial to the memory of

View of River Fal from Tregothnan, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
A man in a rowing boat is in the foreground and a sailing ship is in the distance. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Bethel United Methodist Church, Baldhu, Kea, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
A view of the gable ends of the church showing the datestone Bethel United Methodist Church 1842. This is one of two United Methodist chapels that were located in Baldhu

Malpas Ferry arriving at Tregothnan landing, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Late 1800s
View of the Tregothnan landing, Ferryside Cottage and the Ferry House from the river, looking towards Malpas. The ferry is about to land. Photographer: Unknown

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Truro, a picturesque city nestled in the heart of Cornwall County, is a place steeped in history and natural beauty. As you explore its charming streets, you'll come across landmarks that tell tales of bygone eras. One such landmark is the Truro Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece that dominates the city's skyline. Its towering spires and intricate design are a testament to the craftsmanship of yesteryears. Inside, the cathedral exudes an air of tranquility and spirituality. Travel back in time with us to July 8th, 1912 - take a stroll along Malpas Ferry and gaze towards Ferryside Cottage and the Ferry House on St Michael Penkivel side. The view is simply breathtaking; it transports you to an era when life moved at a slower pace. But Truro isn't just about serene landscapes; it has its urban charms too. No 3440 City stands proudly at Westbourne Terrace in London as a symbol of this vibrant city's connection to the rest of England. Let's venture further into Cornwall's countryside - Carclew House in Mylor awaits our arrival. On March 15th, 1912, we step into its drawing room and entrance hall adorned with elegance from another time. These rooms whisper stories of gatherings filled with laughter and conversation among friends. As we journey through time again to early 1900s Truro, we find ourselves amidst Furzupland in Kenwyn covered by a blanket of snow. The sight evokes feelings of nostalgia for simpler times when winters were truly magical. And let us not forget Tregothnan landing at St Michael Penkivel where Malpas Ferry gracefully docks around 1887. This spot serves as a reminder that Truro was once bustling with maritime activity - ships coming and going carrying goods from far-flung corners of Europe.