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Commemorative Plaque
Made: c. 1918
Record Number: HFC:2019:75
This memorial plaque, known as a 'Dead Man's Penny' due to its similarity to the penny piece, was introduced to the families of all who were deceased in the course of duty during the First World War. Almost 1.5 million plaques were issued, each with the name of the deceased inscribed.
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1858 Stannary Court Weights
Discover MoreYear: 1858
Record Number: HFC:2019:77
A collection of weights used in Truro's Stannary Court, 1858.
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Banquet Menu
Discover MoreYear: 1890
Record Number: HFC:2019:94
An illustrated menu from the Mayor's Banquet of 1890, held at Truro's Public Rooms.
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Lemon Quay, 1905
Discover MoreYear: 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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1909 Stannary Court Weights
Discover MoreYear: 1909
Record Number: HFC:2019:78
A collection of weights used in Truro's Stannary Court, 1909.
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Boy Scouts Medal of Honour
Discover MoreYear: 1914
Record Number: HFC:2019:81
A medal presented by the Boy Scout's Chief Scout, Lord Baden-Powell to E.C. Merrifield of Truro, 1914.
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Plan of Truro new public hall, 1924
Discover MoreYear: 1924
Record Number: HFC:2021:289
The 1924 plans to remodel City Hall's market hall into a theatre with a stage.
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Souvenir programme cover for Ruddigore at City Hall
Discover MoreYear: 1926
Record Number: HFC:2021:011
The front cover of the souvenir programme produced for the 1926 Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society production of Ruddigore at City Hall.
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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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Kismet Foreword / TOADS 50th Anniversary (1)
Discover MoreYear: 1961
Record Number: HFC:2020:26
Kismet was a production that coincided with the 50th anniversary of Truro Amateur Operatice & Dramatic Society.
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Vera Ware
Discover MoreYear: 1964
Record Number: HFC:2021:121
A photograph of Vera Ware from a performance of Finian's Rainbow at City Hall, 1964.
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A scene from Doctor at Sea, 1965
Discover MoreYear: 1965
Record Number: HFC:2021:120
A photograph from the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society performance of Doctor at Sea, 1965.
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Backstage at City Hall
Discover MoreYear: 1965
Record Number: HFC:2021:124
A photograph of a cast member from the 1965 Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society performance of White Horse Inn.
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A scene from Goodnight Mrs. Puffin, 1966
Discover MoreYear: 1966
Record Number: HFC:2021:122
A photograph from the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society performance of Goodnight Mrs. Puffin, 1966.
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Ticket stub for Goodnight Mrs. Puffin
Discover MoreYear: 1966
Record Number: HFC:2021:123
An example of a ticket stub for the 1966 Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society performance of Goodnight Mrs. Puffin at City Hall.
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A scene from The Busy Body, 1967
Discover MoreYear: 1967
Record Number: HFC:2021:118
A photograph from the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society performance of The Busy Body, 1967.
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Illustrated souvenir programme cover for Call Me Madam at City Hall Truro
Discover MoreYear: 1972
Record Number: HFC:2021:025
The illustrated front cover of the souvenir programme produced for the 1972 Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society of Call Me Madam at City Hall Truro. The performance coincided with the T.A.O.D.S diamond jubilee.
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Calamity Jane Poster
Discover MoreYear: 1975
Record Number: HFC:2021:031
A poster advertising the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society performance of Calamity Jane at City Hall Truro, 1975.
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Centenary of conferment of the city of Truro
Discover MoreYear: 1977
Record Number: HFC:2019:95
This commermorative cover was issued to celebrate 100 years of Truro posessing city status in 1977.
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The Duke of Cornwall Marriage Plate
Discover MoreYear: 1981
Record Number: HFC:2019:85
A ceremonial plate produced by Caverswall China Co. Ltd on the occasion of the wedding of H.R.H Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, 1981.
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Illustrated souvenir programme cover for Bless the Bride, 1983
Discover MoreYear: 1983
Record Number: HFC:2021:037
The illustrated front cover of the programme produced for the 1983 Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society production of Bless the Bride at City Hall Truro.
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Afternoon tea in the City Hall annexe (1)
Discover MoreYear: 1985
Record Number: HFC:2021:057
A photograph of afternoon tea in the annexe of City Hall for the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society, 1985.
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Afternoon tea in the City Hall annexe (2)
Discover MoreYear: 1985
Record Number: HFC:2021:058
A photograph of an afternoon tea that was held in the annexe of City Hall for the cast of the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society performance of Music Man, 1985.
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Poster advertising Showboat at City Hall
Discover MoreYear: 1992
Record Number: HFC:2021:087
A poster for the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society performance of Showboat, 1992.
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Poster advertising Camelot at City Hall
Discover MoreYear: 1993
Record Number: HFC:2021:074
A poster for the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society performance of Camelot, 1993.
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Poster advertising Seven Brides for Seven Brothers at City Hall
Discover MoreYear: 1994
Record Number: HFC:2021:082
A poster for the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society performance of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, 1994.
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Letter to Mr and Mrs Arbon
Discover MoreYear: 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
Discover MoreYear: 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
Discover MoreYear: 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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Programme cover for 42nd Street at City Hall Truro
Discover MoreYear: 1995
Record Number: HFC:2021:065
The programme for the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society performance of 42nd Street, 1995.
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The Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society (1)
Discover MoreYear: 1995
Record Number: HFC:2021:068
A photograph of the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society, 1995.
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The Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society (2)
Discover MoreYear: 1995
Record Number: HFC:2021:069
A photograph of the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society, 1995.
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City Hall 1995
Discover MoreYear: 1995
Record Number: HFC:2021:125
A photograph of the City Hall building and clock tower from Boscawen Street
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Inside City Hall 1995 (1)
Discover MoreYear: 1995
Record Number: HFC:2021:126
A photograph of City Hall's stage and auditorium
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Inside City Hall 1995 (2)
Discover MoreYear: 1995
Record Number: HFC:2021:127
A photograph of City Hall's auditorium
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Inside City Hall 1995 (3)
Discover MoreYear: 1995
Record Number: HFC:2021:128
A photograph of City Hall's stage and auditorium
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Inside City Hall 1995(4)
Discover MoreYear: 1995
Record Number: HFC:2021:129
A photograph of the view from the annexe at City Hall when the partition is removed
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City Hall backstage 1995 (1)
Discover MoreYear: 1995
Record Number: HFC:2021:130
A photograph of the lighting control gantry at City Hall
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City Hall backstage 1995 (2)
Discover MoreYear: 1995
Record Number: HFC:2021:131
A photograph of the props area and members of Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society at City Hall
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City Hall backstage 1995 (3)
Discover MoreYear: 1995
Record Number: HFC:2021:132
A photograph of the backstage area and members of Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society at City Hall
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City Hall hall stage
Discover MoreYear: 1995
Record Number: HFC:2021:133
A photograph of the stage taken from the old projection room at City Hall
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The old projection room at City Hall
Discover MoreYear: 1995
Record Number: HFC:2021:134
A photograph of the old projection room at City Hall
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Old posters from past productions at the Regent Theatre (1)
Discover MoreYear: 1995
Record Number: HFC:2021:135
A photograph of old posters on the backstage wall left over from past productions at Regent Theatre, City Hall.
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Old posters from past productions at the Regent Theatre (2)
Discover MoreYear: 1995
Record Number: HFC:2021:136
A photograph of old posters on the backstage wall left over from past productions at Regent Theatre, City Hall.
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Old posters from past productions at the Regent Theatre (3)
Discover MoreYear: 1995
Record Number: HFC:2021:137
A photograph of old handbills and posters on the backstage wall left over from past productions at Regent Theatre, City Hall.
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The Duke of Cornwall visits Hall for Cornwall (1)
Discover MoreYear: 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)
Discover MoreYear: 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)
Discover MoreYear: 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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Tricorne mayoral hat
Discover MoreYear: 19th century
Record Number: HFC:2019:98
A tricorne mayoral hat, c. 19th Century.
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Flea market
Discover MoreYear: 2003
Record Number: HFC:2021:314
A newspaper article on the Made in Cornwall flea market which was held at Hall for Cornwall, 2003.
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Postcard Memories – The Rock Competition at the City Hall
Discover MoreYear: 2017
Record Number: HFC:2020:52
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Postcard Memories – Family Memories at the City Hall
Discover MoreYear: 2017
Record Number: HFC:2020:53
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Postcard Memories – Favourite Memories of the City Hall
Discover MoreYear: 2017
Record Number: HFC:2020:59
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Postcard Memories – Fatstock shows, Dinners & Concerts at the City Hall
Discover MoreYear: 2017
Record Number: HFC:2020:65
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Postcard Memories – Pirate FM Cornwall’s Most Wanted
Discover MoreYear: 2017
Record Number: HFC:2020:71
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Memories of a Royal Visit
Discover MoreYear: 2018
Record Number: HFC:2020:45
A memory collected during the Hall for Cornwall's Revealing City Hall project. This memory was collected as part of an oral history. John MacCloughlan recalls a Royal Visit
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Memories of the Cinema, Carrots & Swedes at the City Hall
Discover MoreYear: 2019
Record Number: HFC:2020:49
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Memories of The City Hall & Hall for Cornwall – The Heart of Things
Discover MoreYear: 2019
Record Number: HFC:2020:81
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Memories From The Buyer & Seller of Unconsidered Trifles
Discover MoreYear: 2019
Record Number: HFC:2020:86
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Mayoral hat and hat box
Discover MoreYear: 20th
Record Number: HFC:2019:87
An early 20th Century hat box and its associated mayoral hat, worn by an unknown mayor for ceremonial and official duties.
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Isaac Roskelley’s mayoral hat and hat box
Discover MoreYear: 20th
Record Number: HFC:2019:89
Mayoral hat box and hat worn by Mayor of Truro Isaac Roskelly Esq between 1913-1914.
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City Hall Dancers
Discover MoreYear: c. 1930s-50s.
Record Number: HFC:2021:299
A photograph of dancers from a performance at City Hall, c. 1930s-50s.
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Cornwall Motor Transport Orchestra
Discover MoreYear: c. 1930s.
Record Number: HFC:2021:298
A photograph of the Cornwall Motor Transport (C.M.T) Orchestra at the Dinner Dance for the C.M.T company at the Red Lion Hotel, Truro c. 1930s.
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Flea market stall layout
Discover MoreYear: c. 1970s
Record Number: HFC:2021:312
A sketch of the layout of stalls for the flea market held at City Hall on Saturday the 30th of March.
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Flea market stall holders
Discover MoreYear: c. 1970s
Record Number: HFC:2021:313
A list of stall holders from the flea market held at City Hall on Saturday the 30th of March.
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TAODS Summer Fair (1)
Discover MoreYear: c. 1990
Record Number: HFC:2021:091
A photograph from the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society September fair at City Hall, c. 1990.
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A music event at City Hall (1)
Discover MoreYear: c. 1993-94
Record Number: HFC:2021:324
A photograph from a music event at City Hall, c. 1993-94.
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A music event at City Hall (2)
Discover MoreYear: c. 1993-94
Record Number: HFC:2021:325
A photograph from a music event at City Hall, c. 1993-94.
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A music event at City Hall (3)
Discover MoreYear: c. 1993-94
Record Number: HFC:2021:326
A photograph from a music event at City Hall, c. 1993-94.
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A music event at City Hall (4)
Discover MoreYear: c. 1993-94
Record Number: HFC:2021:327
A photograph from a music event at City Hall, c. 1993-94.
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A music event at City Hall (5)
Discover MoreYear: c. 1993-94
Record Number: HFC:2021:328
A photograph from a music event at City Hall, c. 1993-94.
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A music event at City Hall (6)
Discover MoreYear: c. 1993-94
Record Number: HFC:2021:329
A photograph from a music event at City Hall, c. 1993-94.
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City Hall refurbishment
Discover MoreYear: c. 1995-96
Record Number: HFC:2021:317
A photograph of the space above what would later become the HUSA space at Hall for Cornwall.
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Back Quay c. 1995-97
Discover MoreYear: c. 1995-97
Record Number: HFC:2021:310
A photograph of City Hall undergoing refurbishment, taken from Back Quay c. 1995-97.
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Refurbishment of City Hall
Discover MoreYear: c. 1995-97
Record Number: HFC:2021:311
A photograph of City Hall undergoing refurbishment, taken from Back Quay c. 1995-97.
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Afternoon tea in the Mayors parlour, c. 2007
Discover MoreYear: c. 2007
Record Number: HFC:2021:106
A photograph of afternoon tea in the Mayors parlour at Hall for Cornwall, 2007.
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Filling in Back Quay (1)
Discover MoreYear: 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)
Discover MoreYear: 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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Benjamin Luxon CBE
Discover MoreYear: c.1990.
Record Number: HFC:2021:318
A photograph of Ben Luxon CBE with the fundraising target for Hall for Cornwall, c. 1990-97.
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Ann Jennings, Ben Luxon CBE and Chris Warner
Discover MoreYear: c.1991.
Record Number: HFC:2021:323
A photograph of Anne Jennings, Ben Luxon CBE and Chris Warner during the fundraising campaign for Hall for Cornwall, c. 1990-97.
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Mayoral hat, gloves and hat box
Discover MoreYear: late 20th century
Record Number: HFC:2019:97
A tricorne mayoral hat, white ceremonial gloves and Ede and Ravenscroft hat box, late 20th Century.