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Browse our growing heritage collection, showcasing the breadth and depth of the stories and histories associated within the walls of City Hall. Take your pick from our collection and learn a little more about the historic building which sits at the very heart of Truro's past, present and future.

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  • Victory for David Cannadine

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    Record Number: HFC:2019:3

    A photograph showing a moment of victory for David Cannadine outside City Hall,

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  • Crowds for David Penhaligon

    Year: 1983

    Record Number: HFC:2019:7

    Hundreds of people crowd together for David Penhaligon outside City Hall prior to the announcement of Penhaligon's victory in the General Election, 1973.

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  • Victorious Penhaligon with family

    Year: 1983

    Record Number: HFC:2019:8

    David Penhaligon stands outside City Hall with his family to celebrate his victory in the 1983 General Election.

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  • Victorious Penghaligon

    Year: 1983

    Record Number: HFC:2019:9

    David Penhaligon waves to crowds of supporters outside City Hall, 1983.

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  • Revealing the winner

    Year: 1983

    Record Number: HFC:2019:10

    Candidates receive confirmation of the vote, City Hall, 1983.

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  • Counting the votes

    Year: 1983

    Record Number: HFC:2019:12

    The High Sheriff keeps a watchful eye as the votes are counted inside City Hall during a televised recording, 1983.

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  • Political activity inside City Hall (aerial shot)

    Year: 1983

    Record Number: HFC:2019:13

    Counting the electoral vote at City Hall, 1983.

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