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Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Before May 1910
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Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Before May 1910
City Hall in Boscawen Street, showing the police station which was then part of City Hall. The black clock face suggests the photograph was taken before the fire of 1914. Recruitment signage for His Majestys Army (Edward VII) further date the photograph as being taken before May 1910. The water fountain and city water pump can be seen in the foreground. Photographer: Unknown
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TRURI : 2010.32.4
Media ID 14547156
© From the collection of the RIC
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This print from the Royal Cornwall Museum takes us back in time to Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. The image captures a moment before May 1910 when City Hall still housed the police station. A prominent feature is the black clock face, indicating that this photograph was taken prior to the devastating fire of 1914 that destroyed much of the building. As we delve into this snapshot of history, we notice recruitment signage for His Majesty's Army (Edward VII), providing further evidence that this image predates May 1910. It serves as a reminder of an era when young men were called upon to serve their country during times of conflict. Intriguingly, our gaze shifts towards the foreground where a water fountain and city water pump stand prominently. These structures not only add charm but also offer insight into daily life in Truro at that time – a time when access to clean drinking water was vital for residents. While the identity of the photographer remains unknown, their work has preserved an invaluable glimpse into Truro's past. This print allows us to appreciate how much has changed over a century while reminding us of our connection to those who walked these streets long ago.
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