The Collection

Year: 1858

Record Number: HFC:2019:77

A collection of weights used in Truro's Stannary Court, 1858.

Year: 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.

Year: 1909

Record Number: HFC:2019:78

A collection of weights used in Truro's Stannary Court, 1909.

Year: 1924

Record Number: HFC:2021:289

The 1924 plans to remodel City Hall's market hall into a theatre with a stage.

Year: 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.

Year: 1927

Record Number: HFC:2021:015

The front cover of the programme produced for the 1927 Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society production of Utopia Ltd at County Theatre Truro.

Year: 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.

Year: 1929

Record Number: HFC:2021:012

The illustrated front cover of the souvenir programme produced for the 1929 Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society production of Rebel Maid at the County Theatre Truro.

Year: 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.

Year: 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.

Year: 1931

Record Number: HFC:2021:117

The front cover of the programme produced for the 1931 Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society production of Trial by Jury and The Pirates of Penzance at The County Theatre Truro.

Year: 1933

Record Number: HFC:2021:112

The front cover of the souvenir programme produced for the 1933 Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society production of The Count of Como at Regent Theatre Truro.

Year: 1933

Record Number: HFC:2021:113

A 1933 programme advertisement from the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society production of The Count of Como.

Year: 1936

Record Number: HFC:2021:114

The front cover of the souvenir programme produced for the 1936 Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society production of The Gondoliers at Regent Theatre Truro.

Year: 1936

Record Number: HFC:2021:115

A 1936 programme advertisement from the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society production of The Gondoliers.

Year: 1937

Record Number: HFC:2021:109

The front cover of the souvenir programme produced for the 1937 Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society production of Jolly Roger at Regent Theatre Truro.

Year: 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.

Year: 1937

Record Number: HFC:2021:111

A 1937 programme advertisement from the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society production of Jolly Roger.

Year: 1961

Record Number: HFC:2020:26

Kismet was a production that coincided with the 50th anniversary of Truro Amateur Operatice & Dramatic Society.

Year: 1964

Record Number: HFC:2021:121

A photograph of Vera Ware from a performance of Finian's Rainbow at City Hall, 1964.

Year: 1965

Record Number: HFC:2021:119

The front cover of the programme produced for the 1965 Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society production of Doctor at Sea at City Hall Truro.

Year: 1965

Record Number: HFC:2021:120

A photograph from the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society performance of Doctor at Sea, 1965.

Year: 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.

Year: 1966

Record Number: HFC:2021:122

A photograph from the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society performance of Goodnight Mrs. Puffin, 1966.

Year: 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.

Year: 1967

Record Number: HFC:2021:118

A photograph from the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society performance of The Busy Body, 1967.

Year: 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.

Year: 1975

Record Number: HFC:2021:031

A poster advertising the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society performance of Calamity Jane at City Hall Truro, 1975.

Year: 1977

Record Number: HFC:2019:95

This commermorative cover was issued to celebrate 100 years of Truro posessing city status in 1977.

Year: 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.

Year: 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.

Year: 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.

Year: 1992

Record Number: HFC:2021:087

A poster for the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society performance of Showboat, 1992.

Year: 1993

Record Number: HFC:2021:074

A poster for the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society performance of Camelot, 1993.

Year: 1994

Record Number: HFC:2020:34

Year: 1994

Record Number: HFC:2021:082

A poster for the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society performance of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, 1994.

Year: 1995

Record Number: HFC:2020:33

Year: 1995

Record Number: HFC:2020:35

Year: 1995

Record Number: HFC:2021:065

The programme for the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society performance of 42nd Street, 1995.

Year: 1995

Record Number: HFC:2021:068

A photograph of the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society, 1995.

Year: 1995

Record Number: HFC:2021:069

A photograph of the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society, 1995.

Year: 1995

Record Number: HFC:2021:125

A photograph of the City Hall building and clock tower from Boscawen Street

Year: 1995

Record Number: HFC:2021:126

A photograph of City Hall's stage and auditorium

Year: 1995

Record Number: HFC:2021:127

A photograph of City Hall's auditorium

Year: 1995

Record Number: HFC:2021:128

A photograph of City Hall's stage and auditorium

Year: 1995

Record Number: HFC:2021:129

A photograph of the view from the annexe at City Hall when the partition is removed

Year: 1995

Record Number: HFC:2021:130

A photograph of the lighting control gantry at City Hall

Year: 1995

Record Number: HFC:2021:131

A photograph of the props area and members of Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society at City Hall

Year: 1995

Record Number: HFC:2021:132

A photograph of the backstage area and members of Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society at City Hall

Year: 1995

Record Number: HFC:2021:133

A photograph of the stage taken from the old projection room at City Hall

Year: 1995

Record Number: HFC:2021:134

A photograph of the old projection room at City Hall

Year: 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.

Year: 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.

Year: 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.

Year: 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.

Year: 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.

Year: 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.

Year: 1997

Record Number: HFC:2020:36

Year: 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.

Year: 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.

Year: 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.

Year: 1998

Record Number: HFC:2021:316

A photograph of the exterior facade of Hall for Cornwall as seen from Boscawen Street.

Year: 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.

Year: 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.

Year: 2000

Record Number: HFC:2021:156

The front cover of the Hall for Cornwall Annual Review 2000/01

Year: 2001

Record Number: HFC:2021:157

The front cover of the Hall for Cornwall Annual Review 2001/02

Year: 2002

Record Number: HFC:2021:158

The front cover of the programme produced for Hall for Cornwall's 5th birthday celebrations, 2002.

Year: 2002

Record Number: HFC:2021:160

A page from the programme produced for Hall for Cornwall's 5th birthday celebrations, 2002.

Year: 2002

Record Number: HFC:2021:161

The front cover of the Hall for Cornwall Annual Review 2002/03.

Year: 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.

Year: 2003

Record Number: HFC:2021:154

A newspaper article about the Polar Sequences show by the Random Dance Company at Hall for Cornwall, 2003.

Year: 2003

Record Number: HFC:2021:162

The front cover of the Hall for Cornwall Annual Review 2003/04

Year: 2003

Record Number: HFC:2021:166

The front cover of the December 2003-March 2004 Hall for Cornwall friends newsletter.

Year: 2003

Record Number: HFC:2021:314

A newspaper article on the Made in Cornwall flea market which was held at Hall for Cornwall, 2003.

Year: 2004

Record Number: HFC:2021:155

An advertisement for the Rambert Dance Company from the box office list of performances at Hall for Cornwall, 2004.

Year: 2004

Record Number: HFC:2021:167

The front cover of the Hall for Cornwall Annual Review 2004/05

Year: 2005

Record Number: HFC:2021:172

The front cover of the Hall for Cornwall Annual Review 2005/06

Year: 2006

Record Number: HFC:2021:177

The front cover of the Hall for Cornwall Annual Review 2006/07

Year: 2007

Record Number: HFC:2021:178

The front cover of the Hall for Cornwall Annual Review 2007/08

Year: 2007

Record Number: HFC:2021:189

The front cover of the programme produced for the 10th birthday gala concert at Hall for Cornwall, 2007.

Year: 2007

Record Number: HFC:2021:190

The front cover of the programe produced to celebrate the 10th birthday of Hall for Cornwall, 2007.

Year: 2007

Record Number: HFC:2021:303

The front cover of issue 2 of Scene, spring 1999.

Year: 2007

Record Number: HFC:2021:304

A page from the programme produced for the celebration of 10 years of artistic achievement at Hall for Cornwall, 2007.

Year: 2007

Record Number: HFC:2021:305

A page from the programme produced for the celebration of 10 years of artistic achievement at Hall for Cornwall, 2007.

Year: 2007

Record Number: HFC:2021:306

A page from the programme produced for the celebration of 10 years of artistic achievement at Hall for Cornwall, 2007.

Year: 2008

Record Number: HFC:2021:183

The front cover of the Hall for Cornwall Annual Review 2008/09.

Year: 2009

Record Number: HFC:2021:198

The front cover of the catalogue produced for the Jack's Cows auction at Hall for Cornwall, 2009.

Year: 2017

Record Number: HFC:2020:51

Year: 2017

Record Number: HFC:2020:52

Year: 2017

Record Number: HFC:2020:53

Year: 2017

Record Number: HFC:2020:54

Year: 2017

Record Number: HFC:2020:55

Year: 2017

Record Number: HFC:2020:56

Year: 2017

Record Number: HFC:2020:57

Year: 2017

Record Number: HFC:2020:58

Year: 2017

Record Number: HFC:2020:59

Year: 2017

Record Number: HFC:2020:60

Year: 2017

Record Number: HFC:2020:62

Year: 2017

Record Number: HFC:2020:63

Year: 2017

Record Number: HFC:2020:64

Year: 2017

Record Number: HFC:2020:65

Year: 2017

Record Number: HFC:2020:66

Year: 2017

Record Number: HFC:2020:67

Year: 2017

Record Number: HFC:2020:68

Year: 2017

Record Number: HFC:2020:69

Year: 2017

Record Number: HFC:2020:70

Year: 2017

Record Number: HFC:2020:71

Year: 2017

Record Number: HFC:2020:72

Year: 2018

Record Number: HFC:2020:37

Year: 2018

Record Number: HFC:2020:39

Year: 2018

Record Number: HFC:2020:41

Year: 2018

Record Number: HFC:2020:42

Year: 2018

Record Number: HFC:2020:43

Year: 2018

Record Number: HFC:2020:44

Year: 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

Year: 2018

Record Number: HFC:2020:104

Animated oral history made in collaboration with Storylines.

Year: 2019

Record Number: HFC:2020:38

Year: 2019

Record Number: HFC:2020:46

A memory collected as part of a memory coffee morning with the Malabar over 50s social group. Susan Trewhela recalls watching shows at the Hall for Cornwall

Year: 2019

Record Number: HFC:2020:47

A memory collected as part of a memory coffee morning with the Malabar over 50s social group. Susan Trewhela recalls growing up in Truro

Year: 2019

Record Number: HFC:2020:49

Year: 2019

Record Number: HFC:2020:50

Year: 2019

Record Number: HFC:2020:73

Year: 2019

Record Number: HFC:2020:74

Year: 2019

Record Number: HFC:2020:75

Year: 2019

Record Number: HFC:2020:76

Year: 2019

Record Number: HFC:2020:77

Year: 2019

Record Number: HFC:2020:78

Year: 2019

Record Number: HFC:2020:79

Year: 2019

Record Number: HFC:2020:80

Year: 2019

Record Number: HFC:2020:81

Year: 2019

Record Number: HFC:2020:82

Year: 2019

Record Number: HFC:2020:83

Year: 2019

Record Number: HFC:2020:84

Year: 2019

Record Number: HFC:2020:85

Year: 2019

Record Number: HFC:2020:86

Year: 2019

Record Number: HFC:2020:101

HFC podcast series recorded with host, journalist Karen Pirie.

Year: 2019

Record Number: HFC:2020:102

HFC podcast series recorded with host, journalist Karen Pirie.

Year: 2019

Record Number: HFC:2020:105

Animated oral history made in collaboration with Storylines.

Year: 2019

Record Number: HFC:2020:106

Animated oral history made in collaboration with Storylines.

Year: 2020

Record Number: HFC:2020:103

HFC podcast series recorded with host, journalist Karen Pirie.

Year: 2020

Record Number: HFC:2020:107

Animated oral history made in collaboration with Storylines.

Year: 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.

Year: c. 1930s-50s.

Record Number: HFC:2021:299

A photograph of dancers from a performance at City Hall, c. 1930s-50s.

Year: 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.

Year: 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.

Year: 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.

Year: c. 1990

Record Number: HFC:2021:091

A photograph from the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society September fair at City Hall, c. 1990.

Year: c. 1993-94

Record Number: HFC:2021:324

A photograph from a music event at City Hall, c. 1993-94.

Year: c. 1993-94

Record Number: HFC:2021:325

A photograph from a music event at City Hall, c. 1993-94.

Year: c. 1993-94

Record Number: HFC:2021:326

A photograph from a music event at City Hall, c. 1993-94.

Year: c. 1993-94

Record Number: HFC:2021:327

A photograph from a music event at City Hall, c. 1993-94.

Year: c. 1993-94

Record Number: HFC:2021:328

A photograph from a music event at City Hall, c. 1993-94.

Year: c. 1993-94

Record Number: HFC:2021:329

A photograph from a music event at City Hall, c. 1993-94.

Year: 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.

Year: c. 1995-97

Record Number: HFC:2021:310

A photograph of City Hall undergoing refurbishment, taken from Back Quay c. 1995-97.

Year: c. 1995-97

Record Number: HFC:2021:311

A photograph of City Hall undergoing refurbishment, taken from Back Quay c. 1995-97.

Year: 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.

Year: c. 2000s.

Record Number: HFC:2021:148

A flyer for the Hall for Cornwall Festival of Community Arts 'Kernow Bys Vyken' project.

Year: 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.

Year: c. 2000s.

Record Number: HFC:2021:150

A flyer for the Cornwall Youth Music Action Zone, c. 2000s.

Year: c. 2000s.

Record Number: HFC:2021:151

A flyer for the Kernow Voice music workshops for young people at Hall for Cornwall, c. 2000s.

Year: c. 2007

Record Number: HFC:2021:106

A photograph of afternoon tea in the Mayors parlour at Hall for Cornwall, 2007.

Year: 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.

Year: 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.

Year: c.1990.

Record Number: HFC:2021:318

A photograph of Ben Luxon CBE with the fundraising target for Hall for Cornwall, c. 1990-97.

Year: 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.