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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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  • Lemon Quay, 1905

    Year: 1905

    Record Number: HFC:2021:307

    A black and white photograph of Lemon Quay as seen from Lemon Bridge in 1905. A docked boat is the focus of the image although visible in the background is a horse and cart as well as the original facade of City Hall and surrounding buildings. Also visible in the far distance is Truro school standing on the hill.

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  • Machine shop, H.T.P. Motors Ltd., Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1941

    Year: 1941

    Record Number: HFC:2020:110

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  • Letter to Mr and Mrs Arbon

    Year: 1995

    Record Number: HFC:2021:285

    The letter that was sent to Mr and Mrs Arbon after their charitable donation to the Hall for Cornwall appeal, March 1995.

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  • Mr and Mrs Arbon and the Cornwall Youth Orchestra

    Year: 1995

    Record Number: HFC:2021:286

    A photograph of Mr and Mrs Arbon presenting a cheque to David Frost of the County Music Service after making the largest donation to date by an individual to the HfC appeal. Also pictured are the Cornwall Youth Orchestra who inspired their donation to the hall's refurbishment.

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  • Press release, March 1995

    Year: 1995

    Record Number: HFC:2021:287

    The press release announcing the naming of a room in City Hall after the benefactor Dennis Arbon. In March 1995, Mr and Mrs Arbon made the largest donation to date by an individual to the HfC appeal to refurbish City Hall.

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  • The Duke of Cornwall visits Hall for Cornwall (1)

    Year: 1997

    Record Number: HFC:2021:282

    A photograph of the Duke of Cornwall at Hall for Cornwall during his visit to celebrate it's opening in November 1997.

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  • The Duke of Cornwall visits Hall for Cornwall (2)

    Year: 1997

    Record Number: HFC:2021:283

    A photograph of the Duke of Cornwall at Hall for Cornwall during his visit to celebrate it's opening in November 1997.

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  • The Duke of Cornwall visits Hall for Cornwall (3)

    Year: 1997

    Record Number: HFC:2021:284

    A photograph of the Duke of Cornwall at Hall for Cornwall during his visit to celebrate it's opening in November 1997.

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  • Menu

    Year: 1997

    Record Number: HFC:2020:36

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  • Postcard Memories – Family Memories at the City Hall

    Year: 2017

    Record Number: HFC:2020:53

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  • Postcard Memories – Under The Clock

    Year: 2017

    Record Number: HFC:2020:56

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  • Postcard Memories – The History of Cornwall Book

    Year: 2017

    Record Number: HFC:2020:66

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  • Postcard Memories – Resident Pigeons

    Year: 2017

    Record Number: HFC:2020:72

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  • Filling in Back Quay (1)

    Year: c.1923.

    Record Number: HFC:2021:308

    A black and white photograph of the view from Back Quay during the early stages of filling in works. Visible in the background is the original facade of City Hall and surrounding buildings. Lemon bridge is also visible in the distance.

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  • Filling in Back Quay (2)

    Year: c.1923.

    Record Number: HFC:2021:309

    A black and white photograph of the view from Back Quay during the early stages of filling in works. Visible in the background is the original facade of City Hall and surrounding buildings. Lemon bridge is also visible in the distance.

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