Truro in 50 Buildings by Christine Parnell

Truro in 50 Buildings by Christine Parnell

From the Middle Ages when Truro was an important port and one of Cornwall's stannary towns for assaying and stamping tin and copper from the Cornish mines, to its current status as the county's main administrative and commercial centre, the city of Truro has a proud and distinctive identity. This extraordinary history is embodied in the many fine buildings that have shaped the city.Truro in 50 Buildings explores the history of this rich and vibrant community through a selection of its greatest architectural treasures. From the Gothic Revival cathedral to the beautifully refurbished Hall for Cornwall (now a successful performing arts and entertainment venue), this fascinating study celebrates Truro's architectural heritage in a new and accessible way. Local historian Christine Parnell guides the reader on a tour of the city's historic buildings and modern architectural marvels.

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.

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ISBN 13	9781445678610
ISBN 10	1445678616
Title	Truro in 50 Buildings
Author	Christine Parnell
Series	In 50 Buildings
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Amberley Publishing
Year published	2018-06-15
Number of pages	96
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