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Quirky Truro

Christine Parnell | Sheila Richardson
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Product details

  • ISBN 9781398123755
  • Weight: 307g
  • Dimensions: 165 x 234mm
  • Publication Date: 15 Sep 2025
  • Publisher: Amberley Publishing
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
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Truro grew up around its medieval castle, deriving its wealth as an inland port, lying on the confluence of two rivers 9 miles from the sea, and as a stannary town. Tin mining brought further prosperity and the town became a centre for Cornwall’s wealthy gentry. It gained both a cathedral and city status in the Victorian period, although the cathedral was not finished until 1910, and today is one of the most attractive small cities in the country, surrounded by steep valleys on three sides and drawing in many to its cultural and commercial attractions. In Quirky Truro local authors Christine Parnell and Sheila Richardson delve into lesser-known but fascinating tales from Truro’s past. In this book, readers will find stories of a wine merchant who disappeared with the insurance money after his brewhouse and spirit store burnt down, only to reappear later under several aliases before being shot by the army while leading a mob of protestors against the Corn Laws; the bowling green on the quay that had to be raised above the river level; ancient finds beneath a car park; and much more.

Quirky Truro celebrates the unusual and often strange history of the city and its characters over the years. This fascinating insight will be of interest to all those who want to know more about the Truro’s history.
About Christine Parnell | Sheila Richardson
Christine Parnell has had an interest in local history for many years. She was a member of the County Grammar School team representing Truro on ITV, and was also the student on a BBC programme and another ITV show with two adults. Christine was the Secretary of Truro Old Cornwall Society for 30 years and was also the Recorder for several years. She has organised talks and outings to places of local interest (known as pilgrimages) and written articles and books as well as giving guided walks around the City. Sheila Richardson has lived and worked in Truro for most of her life and has a deep affection of her beloved city and its people. As a local historian she has given group talks and guided tours of Truro. For many years she has been a member of Truro Old Cornwall Society and is a past Vice President. She has recently been involved with the archaeological team who have been excavating the current redevelopment of the Pydar Street site, and with her local knowledge of this area she has given talks to schoolchildren and adult groups. Sheila was also one of the voices in Brett Harvey's film called RISE about Truro. This film was shown at the Plaza cinema Truro and can also be viewed online.

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