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Situated
halfway along the length of Cornwall and mid-way between the country's north and
south coasts, the city of Truro stands in a strategic position and one that has
led to its development as Cornwall's centre of administration and its more recent
growth as a touring and holiday centre. Its good road and rail links put it within
easy reach of almost every part of Cornwall.
The city's natural position close to the confluence of the Truro and Fal rivers led to its early importance as both a port and a tin mining centre. As a port it was for centuries the rival of Falmouth for seaborne trade and it was, too, one of Cornwall's "stannary" towns where tin had to be brought for testing and stamping. Eventually the shipping trade was lost to Falmouth but tin and copper mining remained important until the 18th century, a period that saw Truro become Cornwall's centre of high society and home of numerous famous and wealthy people.
In 1877, the ancient Cornish See was at last re-established with Truro as its centre. That year saw Truro become a Charter city and then three years later work began on building the cathedral, a task that lasted for thirty years.
Although
not large by county town standards (it has an estimated population of 19,000)
Truro has all the bearing of a county capital' with city, county and district
council offices, and the new Crown Courts which opened in November 1988. The cathedral
dominates the city centre in a quite remarkable way but does not detract from
the charm of some of the George streets. One of the most interesting of the buildings
is the museum and art gallery which houses a splendid collection, telling the
story of both Truro and Cornwall.
Changes have tended to re-shape parts of central Truro in recent years and the city now has a range of newer industries, modern schools and one of the best shopping centres in the West. There are two busy covered markets to augment the shops and on Lemon Quay is the Creation Centre, an arcade of specialist shops beneath the same roof as the Pannier Market. On the outskirts of Truro in Newquay road is one of the most modern livestock markets that serve the whole of Cornwall.
With plenty of amenities for the full enjoyment of leisure and with, all around it, beautiful and historic Cornish countryside, Truro has a great deal to offer all who come to see it - be they tourists, intending residents or future industrialists. A warm welcome awaits them all.
CTB
Tel: 01872 222552
