| Truro was granted city status
by Queen Victoria in 1877 and is the capital and only city in Cornwall.
Normans settled here in the 12th century. Once a busy port and stannary
town for official assaying and stamping of the Cornish tin and copper
industry. As the town prospered elegant Georgian and Victoiran houses
were built, many of which can be found in Lemon Street which was
named after Sir William Lemon a mining magnate. You will find cobbled
streets, restaurants, main high street shops, cinema, theatre, markets
and much more.
The rivers Kenwyn and Allen combine to become the
Truro River which flows through the centre of the city and then
flows into the River Fal.
King Harry Ferry Service – http://www.kingharryscornwall.co.uk/
Royal Cornwall Museum - www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk
Cornish history and culture, fauna, flora, art etc.
Victoria Gardens
Created in 1898 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.
The gardens laid out on a steep south facing slope has a water feature,
fish pond and bandstand which has brass bands playing on Sunday
afternoons in the summer months.
Boscawen Park
By the side of the Truro River, with tennis courts, cricket, and
football pitches. Opposite the park is a Duck Pond
Daubuz Moors
On the outskirts of Truro is an 18 acre conservation area which
was gifted to Truro City Council in 1977 by Reverend Enys. At the
entrance to the moors there are trees which include Ash, Beech,
Oak, Hazel, Holly and Hawthorn.
Trelissick Gardens - www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Donated to the National Trust in 1955 by Mrs Ida Copeland.
Surrounded by the Fal Estuary with views down the Carrick Roads
out towards the sea, the gardens, parkland and woods are an ideal
spot for walking or just relaxing. The gardens include Azaleas,
Rhododendrons, Hydrangeas, Camellias, and exotics like the ginko
and many species of palm.
Truro Cathedral - www.trurocathedral.org.uk
The Diocese of Truro was passed by Parliament, on the 11th August
1876. The Cathedral incorprates the South Aisle of the Parish Church
of St Mary’s, which stood on this site. Foundation Stones
were laid on 20th May 1880 by the Duke of Cornwall (later Edward
VII). Built in the architectural Gothic revival style, it is one
of only three cathedrals in the UK with three spires. The central
tower and spire is 250 feet tall, the other two towers are both
200 feet tall.
Trewithen Gardens & House - www.trewithengardens.co.uk
Grampound, Near Truro. The house was built in the 18th century.
The gardens have rare shrubs, a wildflower meadow, woodlands, an
exotic fern collection, roses, 3000 Cornish bred varieties of daffodils,
crocus and scillas. You will also find a museum, tea rooms and nursery.
Both house and gardens are open to the public.
Two of the many noteworthy people who came
from Truro.
Richard Lander
Explorer who discovered the source of the River Niger. A monument
in his honour stands at the top of Lemon Street.
Humphry Davy
Who invented the miner's safety lamp
Places near Truro:
Malpas
Riverside village approx. 2 miles from Truro, on the confluence
of Truro River and Tresillian River, it is a centre for boating
with waterways to Truro, Falmouth and the sea. Malpas is known for
its ferry service to the Roseland peninsula.
Probus
Famous for having the tallest church tower in Cornwall at approx
125ft high.
Tregony
Made up from two parishes, Tregony and Cuby it lies on the River
Fal. Once a busy port until the river silted up. There was a castle
built here by King John just below where the 17th century almshouses
now stand.
Truro Tourist Information Office – tourism.truro.gov.uk
Cornwall Tourist Information Office - www.visitcornwall.com
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