Truro

The beautiful park near Malpas is built on land reclaimed from the Truro River, a project that, upon its suggestion, was deemed 'almost impossible'. Today, it is a well-used facility for the people of Truro, and further afield. Read about it's inception, and the family it is named after, at: Bo

Talented musician of African descent who led the Truro Philharmonic Orchestra Died: 23rd April, 1835 Buried: Kenwyn Churchyard, Truro Joseph Antonio Emidy was a famous musician in the west of Cornwall area for many years. The early part of his life is not well documented, though is it likely he wa

Victorian explorer, author & anti-slavery advocate Died: 6th February, 1834 Buried at Fernando Po, and commemorated by the Truro Monument Richard Lander, born in Truro, was destined for adventure: he went to sea for the first time at the age of just 11, travelling to the Caribbean and Africa, befor