Truro 

 

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Historical notes about the City of Truro

The Town of Truro

Truro has come into its own again as the intellectual centre of the Duchy, after a period of comparative eclipse. A hundred years ago it could be said with truth that "it concentrates in itself all the elegance of this distant county. Here all the modes of polished life are visible in genteel houses, elegant hospitality, fashionable apparel, and courteous manners"; and two centuries earlier Norden recorded that

But most relics of ancient Truro have long since vanished, and its main claim to fame now rests on the modern triple-spired cathedral, designed by J L Pearson, which came into being after the creation of the bishopric of Truro in 1876. The architect was not given a clear field, and most of the criticisms of his church are possibly to be traced to the limitations that were imposed upon him. In the first place, the site was remarkably cramped and confined, and, secondly, he was instructed to incorporate some part at least of the ancient church of St Mary's. On the whole he solved his problem very effectively. The best feature of St Mary's was preserved in the new building, and its monuments were transferred there, so that at least one memorable example of Jacobean sepulchral art has found a worthy setting. This is the tomb of John Robartes and his wife, members of a family bearing one of the most ancient and honoured names in the Duchy. It is impossible here to enumerate the distinctive features of this fine modern cathedral; perhaps the most successful is the baptistery which commemorates the life and work of young Henry Martyn, the inspired and whole-souled missionary. The small art gallery in the Royal Institution of Cornwall contains pictures and Old Master drawings of unexpected quality.

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Historic images from around the City of Truro

This small selection of historic images of Truro are from our British National Image Library. You may click on the thumbnail pictures to view larger versions and read what information we have regarding the image.

Miss Trelawney

1940's Truro

Ecclesiastic Arms of Truro

Truro Cathedral Arms

The Robartes Monument

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Public Events in and around Truro

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Hotels, Apartments and B&B's in Truro

The visitor accommodation options for Truro listed below are supplied by LATE ROOMS and BOOKING.COM from a selection of over 16,000 hotels located throughout the UK.

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 County Arms 

 

 South Penarth 

 

 The Alverton 

 

 Townhouse Rooms 

 

 Barley Sheaf Inn 

 

 Mannings Hotel 

 

 The Alverton (Formerly Alverton Manor) 

 

 Merchant House