HERITAGE MENU

CREATE: STORYPOINTS

Explore the making of Storypoints, our heritage walking trail which stretches right across our theatre.

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CREATE : PERFORMANCE TIMELINE

Read about the research, commission and making of our Performance Timeline, created by typographic artist Alan Kitching.

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HERITAGE VR TOUR

Take a look at our new VR tour. Walk through the ground floor of the building and discover stories of the past, present and future of our newly transformed building.

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CHARACTERS OF CITY HALL

An ongoing series, featuring the colour characters who frequented City Hall's court, jail and local businesses during the 19th and early 20th century. Featuring Dr Dick, the Thomas Sisters, Old Pair, Jenny Mopas and Hannah The Sweep.

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THE COLLECTION_

Explore our history. Over 800 photographs, documents, posters, films and animations tell the story of our City Hall.

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ORAL HISTORIES_

Hear our heritage.

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POSTERS & HANDBILLS

A detailed look at our printed matter.

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CONTEMPORARY COLLECTING: REPORTAGE

Collecting from around us in celebration of our theatre's heritage looking forwards.

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COLLECTION HIGHLIGHT_

Stories from our history, one object at a time.

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ROCK N RHYTHM COMPETITIONS_

Explore the sites and sounds of the hottest contest in town, performed on stage at City Hall between the late 1960s and early 1970s.

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VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE

City Hall's brave crew of firefighters tackle blazes across the city and closer to home.

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ON STAGE_

A celebration of those who have trodden our boards.

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OUR STORY_

Making our work possible.

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MONTAGE OF MEMORIES: CITY HALL TO HALL FOR CORNWALL_

A new book by Sarah Smith and Chris Warner tells the stories of the campaign to launch a true Hall for Cornwall.

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