The Collection
Explore Our Digital Collection
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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The Ascension of Queen Elizabeth II
Discover MoreYear: 1953
Record Number: HFC:2019:2
A photograph of The Mayor of Truro (Mr H. Trewhella) reading the official Proclamation of the Queen's accession outside the Town Hall, 6th February 1952
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Presentation Gravyboat
Discover MoreYear: 1956
Record Number: HFC:2019:84
A presentation gravyboat presented to Truro Corporation by Dr Mabel Andrews, Truro Mayor 1965-66.
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A scene from Carousel, 1958 (1)
Discover MoreYear: 1958
Record Number: HFC:2020:7
A photo from the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society performance of Bless The Bride at City Hall, c. 1951.
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A scene from Carousel, 1958 (2)
Discover MoreYear: 1958
Record Number: HFC:2020:8
A wedding scene from Carousel, performed at City Hall by Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society, 1958.
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A scene from Carousel, 1958 (3)
Discover MoreYear: 1958
Record Number: HFC:2020:9
A fine example of a hand-painted backdrop, commonly used in musical productions in the mid-20th Century. This backdrop was rented for use in the production of Carousel at City Hall, 1958.
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A scene from Carousel, 1958 (4)
Discover MoreYear: 1958
Record Number: HFC:2020:10
A gathering of the male chorus on stage in Carousel, produced by Mavis Ward for TOADS, 1958.
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A scene from Carousel, 1958 (5)
Discover MoreYear: 1958
Record Number: HFC:2020:11
A photo from the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society performance of Carousel at City Hall, 1967.
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A scene from Carousel, 1958 (4)
Discover MoreYear: 1958
Record Number: HFC:2020:12
An officer is taken ill, Carousel at City Hall, 1958.
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A scene from Carousel, 1958 (5)
Discover MoreYear: 1958
Record Number: HFC:2020:13
A dance scene from the 1958 production of Carousel by Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society at City Hall.
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A chorus line up, 1958
Discover MoreYear: 1958
Record Number: HFC:2020:14
A line up of the female chorus in full costume against the dressed set of Carousel at City Hall, 1958.
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Programme cover for Carousel at City Hall
Discover MoreYear: 1958
Record Number: HFC:2020:15
An illustrated front cover for the programme produced for the 1958 production of Carousel at City Hall.
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Carousel Foreword
Discover MoreYear: 1958
Record Number: HFC:2020:17
Carousel programme foreword by The President of TOADS for the 1958 production by Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society.
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Maternity Fashion Advertisement
Discover MoreYear: 1958
Record Number: HFC:2020:18
An advertisement inside a programme for the musical Finian's Rainbow.
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Advertisement for Doctor At Sea
Discover MoreYear: 1958
Record Number: HFC:2020:19
An advertisement for a future production at City Hall.
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Finian’s Rainbow – Producer’s Notes
Discover MoreYear: 1958
Record Number: HFC:2020:20
A foreword address by the Producer, Mavis Ward and Makeup Artist, Jules Marten working on the first production of Finian's Rainbow in Cornwall.
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Roberts, Country Drapers Advertisement
Discover MoreYear: 1958
Record Number: HFC:2020:21
Programme advertisement for Roberts Country Drapers, a Truro company,1958.
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Farm Industries Limited; Truro’s Specialist Garden Shop
Discover MoreYear: 1958
Record Number: HFC:2020:22
Progamme advertisement for Farm Industries Limited, a large garden shop formerly on Truro's Lemon Street.