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Truro is...
- the administrative capital of Cornwall
- the only city in Cornwall and was granted city status by Queen Victoria
- known for its links to the tin mining industry
- the most southerly city in the United Kingdom
- still a port and has a harbour authority
- situated on the rivers Kenwyn and Allen, which join to become the River Truro
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Truro in detail
- A self-contained and compact city, Truro boasts some splendid Georgian architecture, with fine examples of terraced and town houses
- There's enough choice to suit the most discerning to the least well off and Truro has a population of around 21,000, making it smaller than surrounding town St Austell
- One reason is that if you want to get close to where you work, note that house prices in and around Truro are generally higher than the rest of Cornwall (which is why up to 8,000 people commute into the city daily rather than live there)
- Some things don't change. Lemon Street in Truro was built as a miniature London Regency street as a reminder of home for those living in the capital
- Truro offers riverside properties with fine views as well as chic, unique city centre urban living and cobbled streets
- There are also plenty of new build flats with creek views located close to the centre
- Once a prosperous mining and farming area, Truro attracted wealthy businessman who built fine houses in centuries past. Some are now businesses and divided up for multiple occupancy, but there are still 'complete' authentic properties
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- The main secondary schools in Truro are: Penair School; Richard Lander School; and The Roseland Community School
- Truro's independent schools include: Polwhele House School; Truro High School for Girls; and Truro School
- Further education in Truro is offered at Truro College, which boasts a fine reputation.
- Truro is accessed from the east via the A30 from Exeter an the A38 from Plymouth
- Truro to Plymouth is 1.5 hours drive, Exeter less than 2 hours and Taunton 2.5 hours
- Nowhere near off the beaten track for commuters, Truro rail station, just outside the centre is on the main line from London Paddington to the West Country
- It's 5 hours by train from Truro to London
- Carrick District Council owns and operates around 8 pay & display car parks in Truro
- The nearest airport to Truro is Newquay Airport, about 12 miles away although Truro has its own private grass air strip
- FalRiverLinks operates a ferry boat link between Truro and Falmouth and Trelisick
- A park and ride scheme operates during the summer in Truro, with a permanent system now being built
- Not unlike a cooler climate European city, Truro has a coffee bar culture, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy a coffee and watch the world go by. In fact, Starbucks and Costa Coffee outlets are both recent additions to an area already brimming with cafes and bars
- It's not unlike Chester, York and Exeter
- Truro's tourist attractions include its gothic-revival cathedral, the Royal Cornwall Museum, and the Hall for Cornwall, a performing arts and entertainment venue
- The Royal Cornwall Museum is the oldest and premier museum in Cornwall for exhibitions detailing Cornish history and culture
- Truro City Carnival takes place in September
- Outdoor spaces include Victoria Gardens, Boscawen Park, and a duck pond
- Bosvigo Gardens is located a mile from Truro city centre.
- Truro has some lively bars and bistros
- The four-screen Plaza cinema is in Lemon Street
- Truro's Tourist Information Centre is located at the Municipal Buildings, Boscawen Street
- Truro, the only city in Cornwall and the county town, has a fine shopping centre, as well as two covered markets
- Compact and bijou, it has a rare quality about it despite big brand stores now dominating the skyline instead of the cathedral spire (though you can still see it)
- You'll find all the big supermarkets and all the names you expect to see on the high street
- You'll also find smaller retailers, bespoke shops and independents
- Truro also hosts the Creation Centre on Lemon Quay, an arcade of specialist shops
- Truro's indoor Pannier Market offers an array of stalls and small traders and is open all year
- The farming community comes to town on Wednesdays for the livestock market
- Truro farmers' market springs to life every Wednesday and Saturday, with tantalizing treats on sale
- Wednesdays also sees an open air market
- Weekly flea markets are held in the Hall for Cornwall, which also hosts a country market on Tuesdays
- Car boot sales are held in Truro and villages nearby
- Truro cathedral was the last gothic style cathedral to be built and is less than 200 years old
- Roger Taylor, drummer with rock band Queen, went to school in Truro and has a home near Falmouth
- Commonwealth Games javelin gold medallist Nick Nieland was born in Truro in 1972
- Barbara Joyce West, one of the last survivors of the Titanic disaster, taught and lived in Truro before she died in 2007 at the age of 96
- Richard Lemon Lander was an explorer in West Africa and a secondary school is named after him in Truro
- Admiral Edward Boscawen, who has a street named after him in Truro, had a distinguished naval career in the 18th Century
- Truro City Football Club, the White Tigers, Toolstation Western League Premier, Treyew Road, Truro, TR1 2TH
- Truro City FC won the FA Vase at the new Wembley Stadium in 2007
- The City of Truro Half Marathon takes place in September
- Truro Cricket Club, The Pavilion, Boscawen Park, Malpas Road, Truro, TR1 1SG
- Sports facilities provided by Truro City Council include tennis courts, football pitches and a grass cricket wicket