Truro

Truro is a city and civil parish in Cornwall, England. The earliest evidence of inhabitants in the area can be traced back to Norman times. Students enrolled in English school in Truro should take time to visit the Truro Cathedral. It attracts over 200,000 visitors a year. The cathedral...

Truro is a city and civil parish in Cornwall, England. The earliest evidence of inhabitants in the area can be traced back to Norman times. Students enrolled in English school in Truro should take time to visit the Truro Cathedral. It attracts over 200,000 visitors a year. The cathedral is home to the world’s largest stain glass project ever made. One interesting piece of art in the cathedral is the painting Cornubia, Land of the Saints by John Miller in 1980. The painting shows the outline of Cornwall with each parish church marked by a cross. It also shows the Cornish Saints bringing the Holy Spirit to Cornwall. The Royal Cornwall Museum is another great place to learn about the history of the Cornwall area. Students taking English courses in Truro should be sure to explore some of the beautiful open spaces in the area. Victoria Gardens is a popular spot with its bandstand which is the venue for live music during the summer. Students interested in the arts should be sure to check the schedule for the Hall for Cornwell. During the course of a year, over 180,000 patrons attend shows at HFC. A typical year of productions includes rock concerts, classical music, touring productions, dance, an annual pantomime event and more. The city also plays host to an annual music festival, usually held during the month of October. Art in the City is another annual festival with participation from galleries and open spaces across the city. It includes a variety of workshops for all ages.