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Vintage illustration of Bath and West of England Agricultural Show, Truro, 1861, 19th Century.
Aerial view of Truro, the capital of Cornwall, England, UK
Pretty, young woman studying old maps in archives
Antique black and white photograph of England and Wales: Truro
Woman at table looking at genealogical tree

Discover more about Cornwall whilst in truro.

Whether you want to discover more about Cornwall, share your passion for your area, or delve into your family history, you can do so in Truro.

The Courtney Library is home to a wealth of history, with some of the most significant collections of Cornish manuscripts anywhere in the world. They have approximately 40,000 printed books, pamphlets and periodicals, as well as transcripts, manuscripts, archives, and so much more.

The Old Cornwall Society promotes a wider awareness of what makes Cornwall special, as well as preserving and recording Cornwall’s unique culture, traditions, language, and dialect. They have over 40 individual societies, including the Truro Old Cornwall Society.

Also in Truro, the Cornwall Family History Society provides a research service run by volunteers with experience in family history research. Using this service, they can search the Cornwall Family History Society database along with many other resources and can also help you to confirm your existing research and overcome any problems you may have.

Find out more via their websites below.

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Old Cornwall Society

Cornwall Family History Society

Courtney Library