Take a tour of the shop

The shop carries a wide variety of products reflecting the many functions of the Cathedral and the county of Cornwall.

A tour of the shop will reveal Guides to the Cathedral, Religious literature and associated items, together with local guide books, books on Cornwall and on its culture.

Locally made products include jewellery made from Tin and Pewter, Pottery with Cornish scenes and who could resist Cornish Fudge and biscuits.

Treasure Chest holds a riddle or two for treasure seekers

Canon Pat Robson has put together a cluebook of riddles and rhymes called ‘The Quest – A Celtic Mystery’. “The Celts were great riddle solvers and loved rhymes; I suppose they were the forerunners of Crosswords and the logic puzzles like Sidoku that are so popular nowadays. Well this is the Cornish version; the book contains clues in the form of rhymes which will lead treasure seekers in the footsteps of the Cornish Saints around some of our most fascinating churches. Will you accept the Challenge?”

PEACE ON EARTH

Yet another excellent CD by the Cathedral Choir featuring the sacred and secular works of one of the greatest composers of his era, Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625).

Calendar 2006

To celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Cathedral and to mark the end of the restoration of the west front, the Cathedral has produced a fundraising calendar for 2006. There are some splendid images and a wonderful record of the work carried out. £6.49

Commemorative Coin celebrates Cathedral 125

On 20th May 1880 the Cathedral foundation stone was laid. 125 years later we are minting a commemorative coin to mark this wonderful anniversary. The coin, which comes with its own presentation box, has the Cathedral on one side and an image of the rose window on the reverse. It is available in Sterling Silver at £69.50 and Gold Plate at £9.50 and is only available from the Shop.

Contact James Barker, Shop Manager for details 01872 275125

Living Bread

This CD is a stunning anthology of beautiful sacred choral music for the season of Lent, including Hear my Prayer by Mendelssohn and the famous Miserère by Allegri. Sung by the Cathedral Choir this is yet another of their critically acclaimed recordings adding to their already excellent reputation.

Durufle by the Cathedral Choir

Duruflé choral music is unrivalled in its colour and atmospheric qualities. This recording of the complete choral works, includes the Requiem Mass with its huge range of emotions together with the motets and the lesser-known but thrilling Messe cum jubilo for men’s voices and organ. For this recording the choir is joined by baritone, Dawid Kimburg.

Bach from the Cathedral

Christopher Gray plays an all-Bach recital on Truro Cathedral's celebrated Father Willis organ. His programme includes the great Toccata and Fugue in D minor alongside chorale preludes (including the profoundly moving 'O mensch bewein'), the Trio Sonata in E minor and various preludes and fugues, including Bach's late masterpiece known as 'The 9/8'. The Willis instrument can be heard in its full romantic splendour in some of the greatest music written for the organ.

The English Cathedral Series

A virtuoso recital of music including three debut recordings of music by Paul Spicer. This recording by Robert Sharpe, Musical Director at the Cathedral, captures the huge dynamic range and colour of the Father Willis organ.

Other French and English works include Lemare’s virtuoso transcription of Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 with its ‘big tune’ – Land of Hope and Glory.

Music your passion?

If music is your passion, then we have a wide selection of Cornish Choirs and Bands, Organ music from our very own Father Willis Organ and of course our very special Cathedral Choir has a collection of cds and tapes for your enjoyment. Also our range of Cornish Tartan and Flag of St Piran products are not to be missed.