A Quick Guide to Truro (English)
A Quick Guide to Truro
Truro is the bustling capital of the county – with its imposing cathedral and excellent range of shops it’s easy to see why it’s such a popular city. Truro offers an alternative to the seaside fishing villages which have now become so popular with tourists.
A Brief History
The city of Truro dates as far back as the 12th and its name is derived from Tri-veru meaning three rivers – the Kenwyn, the Allen and the little stream named the Tinny which together form the Truro River that flows into the River Fal and onwards to meet the sea at Falmouth. The golden ages of Truro were the 18th and 19th centuries when tin prices increased and mine owners built elegant town houses. Truro was called the London of Cornwall and the Assembly Rooms on High Cross, with a theatre as well, were the centre of this high society. The first bishop appointed was Edward White Benson in 1877 and the same year Truro was granted city status by Queen Victoria. The foundation stone for the Cathedral was laid in 1880 and after only thirty years the building was complete. The cathedral was built on the site of the 16th century parish church of St Mary the Virgin and uniquely retains its parish church status with the Dean of the Cathedral also Rector of the Parish.
Sports Facilities
Truro City Council provides a number of sport facilities, including 8 tennis courts, 2 football pitches and a grass cricket pitch. There are also plenty of options for the golf enthusiast with two main golf courses on the outskirts of Truro, Killow golf club is situated nearby Playing Place Village and Truro Golf club is close to Treliske Hospital.
The Leisure Complex is located close to Truro College and consists of the main traditional six lanes, 25 metre swimming pool, which is open to the public and has special sessions seven days a week. You can also book a sport hall for your own activity. Membership to fitness suite costs around £1 a day and is Monday-Friday 6.30am-10.00pm, Saturdays 8– 6pm and Sundays 8-8pm
Miscellaneous Supplies
Truro’s Farmers’ Markets present us all with an opportunity to buy direct from the farmers, growers and producers of local produce. Market days are Saturdays and Wednesdays 9am-2pm, Lemon Quay.
The Pannier Market offers plenty of products and services from Shoe Repairs to Pet supplies. Open 6 Days a Week 9.30am-5pm. Lemon Street Market, is situated near Truro Cinema ‘Plaza’. Luke’s household shop, which you will find opposite the bus station. Offers bargain prices on gardening tools, stationary, toys, and crockery and kitchen utensils. Open 6 days a week 10am-5pm.
Internet access
Internet access is very important for everyone these days. In Truro there are quite a few places with free access to the Internet. Haven House on Quay Street is open from 9am-5pm. In addition there are many bars and cafes that offer a wireless connection so you can bring your lap top and surf the net while enjoying a coffee or nice glass of wine.
This leaflet has been produced as part of the Let’s Talk project, encouraging local communities to interact with migrant workers.
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