An Introduction

Welcome to Truro Uncovered, where you can start your discovery of the city's hidden histories and forgotten past. Look beyond the shops of today to find a different Truro, and a lifestyle now gone.

Turnips

Turnip Trouble

Hear how Ruth Williams almost got into serious turnip trouble...

Bathing Elephant

Why is this Elephant Bathing?

Click here to find out why...

 

Hospital Bombing

Bombing at the Hospital

Two 500 kg bombs were dropped over Truro, one virtually demolished the south wing of the hospital.

Kingsley Wright describes what happened