Welcome to the Truro Historic Trail
Truro is a city with a host of fascinating secrets under its streets. This trail reveals some of the stories of the town's history which are linked to exhibits at the Royal Cornwall Museum. Use this interactive guide to discover tales of Truro's lost Friary, which was once sited on River Street opposite the museum. You can see videos about Truro Cathedral and Richard Lander, the famous explorer born in a humble inn in the city. You can also discover more about the Prince of Wales' visit in 1880 to lay the foundation stone of Truro Cathedral.
If it helps, you can use our interactive Google map trail to guide you on your way. The trail starts and ends at The Royal Cornwall Museum on River Street and you can visit the museum to see the artefacts that are linked to the sites and stories within the guide.
We hope you enjoy your journey of discovery.
Truro is a city with a host of fascinating secrets under its streets. This trail reveals some of the stories of the town's history which are linked to exhibits at the Royal Cornwall Museum. Use this interactive guide to discover tales of Truro's lost Friary, which was once sited on River Street opposite the museum. You can see videos about Truro Cathedral and Richard Lander, the famous explorer born in a humble inn in the city. You can also discover more about the Prince of Wales' visit in 1880 to lay the foundation stone of Truro Cathedral.
If it helps, you can use our interactive Google map trail to guide you on your way. The trail starts and ends at The Royal Cornwall Museum on River Street and you can visit the museum to see the artefacts that are linked to the sites and stories within the guide.
We hope you enjoy your journey of discovery.