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Truro is built around the confluence of the river Allen and its tributary, the Kenwyn.
The Bishopric of Truro was estabished by Act of Parliament in 1876. It was Edward White Benson, the first Bishop, who instigated the building of the cathedral.
Built on the site of the 16th century parish church of St Mary the Virgin, the cathedral is unique in having retained its status as a parish church (the Dean of the Cathedral also Rector of the parish).
Royal Cornwall Museum
The Royal Institution of Cornwall (founded in 1818) moved to the River Street site in 1819. The museum features collections that depict Cornish history from the earliest times, the Rashleigh mineral collection, pottery, including work by Bernard Leach, and natural history exhibits. The art gallery includes paintings by the well-known Cornish artist John Opie. There are also visiting exhibitions throughout the year.
It has an interesting shop and spacious caf�, which is a popular meeting place. |
| Opening: Monday-Saturday: 10.00am-5.00pm
Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays
Admission: Adult �4.00, OAP/Student �2.50
Accompanied Child FREE, Unaccompanied Child 50p
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see also: WEST-COUNTRY MUSEUMS
see also: Museums in Cornwall
Richard Lucy, Chief Justice of England in the reign of Henry II, built a castle at what is now the top of Castle Street and the town grew up around the Norman citadel.
The remains of the Norman castle were discovered during excavations for the cattle market. The Courts of Justice, the County Courts for Cornwall, now stand on the site.
By the 14th century, the town which had grown up on the river Allen around the Norman Castle had become an important inland port. As one of Cornwall's five stannary towns, copper and tin were assayed and stamped Truro twice a year before being shipped on.
The Black Death
The Black Death arrived late in the 14th century. Spread by rats where people lived in close proximity, the disease casued an exodus leaving Truro neglected. Parliament was petitioned to excuse the townsfolk from paying rent to restore the town.
Tudor Truro
Tudor Truro was a prosperous place and was granted a charter by Queen Elizabeth I allowing the town the right to elect a mayor and self-government. At this time, the town also controlled the port of Falmouth.
The Civil War
With King Charles I commanding the support of the West Country, a mint was established at Truro by the Royalists during the Civil War.
Industries of the 17th & 18th Centuries
Truro was a busy industrial centre, engaged in tin smelting and with an iron foundry, pottery, tannery and wool and carpet making.
Tin Mining Prosperity in the 18th & 19th Centuries
Increases in the price of Tin caused prosperity throughout Cornwall and the ancient stannary town flourished as wealthy mine owners built their elegant houses in Truro.
The properity caused Truro to be called "the London of Cornwall"; the Assembly Rooms were built on High Cross and the town had a theatre for the amusement of its worthies.
Humphrey Davy, inventor of the miners' safety lamp, was born in Penzance but educated at the Old Truro Grammar School.
Samuel Foote, actor and playright, whose family lived in Boscawen Street, was educated in the town.
Richard Lander, explorer who, in a governemnt-sponsored expedition with his brother John, discovered the source of River Niger. Awarded the first gold medal of the Royal Geographical Society in 1832, Lander's statue stands at the top of Lemon Street.
Sir William Lemon, mining magnate and MP for Cornwall. Lemon Street, the finest example of Georgian architecture west of the city of Bath, was built on land given by Sir William for the purpose.
Sylvanus Trevail, Cornish architect with a distinctive style
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| | | | OTHER PLACES | | Cornwall Maritime Museum
2 Bells Court, Market Street, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 2AZ
Displays about Cornwall and the sea; the Falmouth Packet Service; Ship models; Artefacts; Paintings; Shipbuilding; Navigation; Wrecks; Lifesaving and a database of Cornish-built vessels from 1786 to 1914. | 12.2 km SW | | National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Discovery Quay, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 3QY
Housed in an award winning building on the Falmouth harbour-side, the National Maritime Museum Cornwall transports you into the world of small boats and Cornish maritime history. Hands on interactive displays, sailing model boats, full size craft from the | 12.2 km SW | |
On the B3300, Redruth to Portreath road at the Cornish Goldcentre. A unique and important part of Cornwalls history, the only remaining tin streaming mill in the Duchy of Cornwall, now rescued by the Trevithick Trust in partnership with Cornish Goldsmiths | 13.7 km SW | |
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King Edward Mine was built as a training mine for the students at Camborne School of Mines and lies at Troon just South of Camborne. It is a complete miniature mine with an underground training mine, a miniature processing plant, a lecture theatre and the | 17.7 km SW | | Poldark Mine
Wendron, Helston, Cornwall TR13 0ER
A genuine Cornish tin mine re-opened as a fascinating family attraction. Take a trip underground (children under four at guides discretion). There are craft shops and workshops. There is a childrens play area, amusements, gold panning, ten-pin bowling and | 20.3 km SW | | Wheal Martyn
Carthew, St Austell, Cornwall PL26 8XG
The story of China clay is fascinating. In the 18th century prestigious porcelain companies competed to produce the finest china. Companies like Wedgewood have been buying China clay from Cornwall since the 18th century making tab | 21 km NE | | | | | Camping Sites | | The Camping & Caravanning Club
Tretheake Manor, Veryan, Cornwall TR2 5PP | | 11.2 km SW | | Treloan Coastal Farm Holidays Ltd
Treloan Coastal Farm, Portscatho, Cornwall TR2 5EF | | 12.1 km SW | | Cambrose Touring Park
Portreath Rd, Cambrose, Cornwall TR16 4HT | | 14.1 km NE | | Caddy`s Corner Farm
Carnmenellis, Cornwall TR16 6PH | | 16 km SE | | KM Wallis
Killyanchor, Gunwalloe, Cornwall TR12 7QJ | | 26.4 km SE | | | | | Public Houses | | Kazbah
3 Quay St, Truro, Cornwall TR1 2HB | | 0 km | | Barley Sheaf
Old Bridge St, Truro, Cornwall TR1 2AQ | | 0.1 km N | | The M.I Bar
Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall TR1 2LW | | 0.1 km S | | Macnamaras Roundhouse
37 St Austell St, Truro, Cornwall TR1 1SE | | 0.1 km W | | The Crab & Ale House
New Bridge St, Truro, Cornwall TR1 2AA | | 0.1 km W | | Old Ale House
7 Quay St, Truro, Cornwall TR1 2HD | | 0.1 km SW | | The William IV
Kenwyn St, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3DJ | | 0.4 km E | | Bunters Bar
58 Little Castle St, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3DL | | 0.4 km E | | Daniell Arms
Infirmary Hill, Truro, Cornwall TR1 2JA | | 0.5 km SE | | | | | Video Sales & Hire | | Gilberts Video
The Old Drill Hall, New Bridge St, Truro, Cornwall TR1 2AA | | 0.1 km W | | Video Vision
106 Kenwyn St, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3BX | | 0.5 km SE | | Moods & Vision
11/12 St Georges Arcade, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 3DH | | 12.2 km SE | | Video Express
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88 Higher Fore St, Redruth, Cornwall TR15 2AR | | 12.8 km SE | | The Volt
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Paynters Lane End, Redruth, Cornwall TR16 4DS | | 15.5 km SE | | Ultimate Video
32 Meneage St, Helston, Cornwall TR13 8AB | | 24.1 km SE |
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