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Plan of Truro new public hall, 1924
Made: 1924
Record Number: HFC:2021:289
City Hall was built in 1846 to house the headquarters of the local council. In the early 20th century, civic leaders decided to make the market hall at the rear of the complex available for public use. This resulted in the market hall operating as a skating rink in 1907 and then as a cinema in 1912. The market hall was then remodelled as a theatre with a stage in 1925.
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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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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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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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Programme advertisement for the Cornish chemist T.B. Percy Ltd
Discover MoreYear: 1927
Record Number: HFC:2021:016
A 1927 programme advertisement for Percy's Rennet and the Cornish Chemist T.B. Percy Ltd from the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society production of Utopia Ltd.
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Programme advertisement for Criddle and Smith Ltd
Discover MoreYear: 1929
Record Number: HFC:2021:013
A 1929 programme advertisement for the Truro furniture company Criddle and Smith Ltd from the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society production of The Rebel Maid.
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Programme advertisement for Furniss and Co., Ltd
Discover MoreYear: 1929
Record Number: HFC:2021:014
A 1929 programme advertisement for the biscuit manufacturers Furniss and Co., Ltd from the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society production of The Rebel Maid.
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Programme advertisement
Discover MoreYear: 1933
Record Number: HFC:2021:113
A 1933 programme advertisement from the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society production of The Count of Como.
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Programme advertisement
Discover MoreYear: 1936
Record Number: HFC:2021:115
A 1936 programme advertisement from the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society production of The Gondoliers.
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Programme advertisement for Blewett’s Bakers and T. Mutton & Son Butchers
Discover MoreYear: 1937
Record Number: HFC:2021:110
A 1937 programme advertisement for Blewett's Bakers and T. Mutton & Son Butchers from the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society production of Jolly Roger.
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Programme advertisement
Discover MoreYear: 1937
Record Number: HFC:2021:111
A 1937 programme advertisement from the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society production of Jolly Roger.
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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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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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Sarah Smith promotes the ‘A Space For You’ campaign for Hall For Cornwall, c. 1994
Discover MoreYear: 1994
Record Number: HFC:2020:34
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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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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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Hall For Cornwall fundraising brochure, ‘ A Space For You’
Discover MoreYear: 1995
Record Number: HFC:2020:33
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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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Hall for Cornwall, 1998
Discover MoreYear: 1998
Record Number: HFC:2021:316
A photograph of the exterior facade of Hall for Cornwall as seen from Boscawen Street.
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Hall for Cornwall Centre Stage newsletter (1)
Discover MoreYear: 1999
Record Number: HFC:2021:319
The front cover of the spring 1999 special issue of Centre Stage, the newsletter for friends of Hall for Cornwall.
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Hall for Cornwall Centre Stage newsletter (2)
Discover MoreYear: 1999
Record Number: HFC:2021:320
The front cover of the spring 1999 special issue of Centre Stage, the newsletter for friends of Hall for Cornwall.
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Hall for Cornwall Annual Review 2000/01
Discover MoreYear: 2000
Record Number: HFC:2021:156
The front cover of the Hall for Cornwall Annual Review 2000/01
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Hall for Cornwall Annual Review 2001/02
Discover MoreYear: 2001
Record Number: HFC:2021:157
The front cover of the Hall for Cornwall Annual Review 2001/02
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Hall for Cornwall Annual Review 2002/03
Discover MoreYear: 2002
Record Number: HFC:2021:161
The front cover of the Hall for Cornwall Annual Review 2002/03.
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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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Performances at Hall for Cornwall
Discover MoreYear: 2003
Record Number: HFC:2021:152
Newspaper cuttings from articles in the West Britton about The Magic Flute and Wizard of Oz pantomine at Hall for Cornwall, 2003.
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Young Nureyevs get a dance lesson’
Discover MoreYear: 2003
Record Number: HFC:2021:154
A newspaper article about the Polar Sequences show by the Random Dance Company at Hall for Cornwall, 2003.
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Hall for Cornwall Annual Review 2003/04
Discover MoreYear: 2003
Record Number: HFC:2021:162
The front cover of the Hall for Cornwall Annual Review 2003/04
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Hall for Cornwall newsletter, 2003
Discover MoreYear: 2003
Record Number: HFC:2021:166
The front cover of the December 2003-March 2004 Hall for Cornwall friends newsletter.
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Hall for Cornwall Annual Review 2004/05
Discover MoreYear: 2004
Record Number: HFC:2021:167
The front cover of the Hall for Cornwall Annual Review 2004/05
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Hall for Cornwall Annual Review 2005/06
Discover MoreYear: 2005
Record Number: HFC:2021:172
The front cover of the Hall for Cornwall Annual Review 2005/06
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Hall for Cornwall Annual Review 2006/07
Discover MoreYear: 2006
Record Number: HFC:2021:177
The front cover of the Hall for Cornwall Annual Review 2006/07
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Hall for Cornwall Annual Review 2007/08
Discover MoreYear: 2007
Record Number: HFC:2021:178
The front cover of the Hall for Cornwall Annual Review 2007/08
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Hall for Cornwall annual review 2008/09
Discover MoreYear: 2008
Record Number: HFC:2021:183
The front cover of the Hall for Cornwall Annual Review 2008/09.
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Jack’s Cows
Discover MoreYear: 2009
Record Number: HFC:2021:198
The front cover of the catalogue produced for the Jack's Cows auction at Hall for Cornwall, 2009.
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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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Commemorative Plaque
Discover MoreYear: c. 1918
Record Number: HFC:2019:75
A memorial plaque, issued to the family of Charles Skinner, a member of the crew of the HMS Vivid based at Devonport, 1918.
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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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Cinderella at Hall for Cornwall, c. 1997
Discover MoreYear: c. 1997
Record Number: HFC:2021:288
The programme produced for the Christmas production of the Cinderella pantomine at Hall for Cornwall, c. 1997. The programme also features an advertisement and menu for Christmas Lunch at the Stars Restauraunt.
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Festival of Community Arts (1)
Discover MoreYear: c. 2000s.
Record Number: HFC:2021:148
A flyer for the Hall for Cornwall Festival of Community Arts 'Kernow Bys Vyken' project.
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Festival of Community Arts (2)
Discover MoreYear: c. 2000s.
Record Number: HFC:2021:149
The performance programme in the flyer for the Hall for Cornwall Festival of Community Arts 'Kernow Bys Vyken' project.
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Cornwall Youth Music Action Zone
Discover MoreYear: c. 2000s.
Record Number: HFC:2021:150
A flyer for the Cornwall Youth Music Action Zone, c. 2000s.
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Kernow Voice
Discover MoreYear: c. 2000s.
Record Number: HFC:2021:151
A flyer for the Kernow Voice music workshops for young people at Hall for Cornwall, c. 2000s.
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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.