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Former Royal Cornwall Museum building looking east with St Marys Methodist Chapel in the distance, Union Place, Truro. Around 1910
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Former Royal Cornwall Museum building looking east with St Marys Methodist Chapel in the distance, Union Place, Truro. Around 1910
The Royal Institution of Cornwalls collections had outgrown the Union Place building at the time this photograph was taken and plans were in place to relocate to the museums current premises in River Street. The opening ceremony of the new museum building was held on 11th June 1919. The old museum building was demolished along with the old Post Office (possibly in the late 1960s) to build a new Marks and Spencer store. St Marys Methodist Chapel is now known as St Marys Church and was also called St Mary Clement Methodist Chapel for a short time when St Clements Street Chapel was closed down. Photographer: Unknown
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This print captures a glimpse of Truro's history, showcasing the former Royal Cornwall Museum building in all its grandeur. Taken around 1910, the image showcases the museum looking eastwards on Union Place, with St Marys Methodist Chapel standing proudly in the distance. During this time, The Royal Institution of Cornwall had already outgrown its home at Union Place due to its expanding collection. Plans were underway to relocate to their current premises on River Street. It wasn't until June 11th, 1919 that the new museum building was officially opened with great fanfare. Sadly, progress often comes at a cost. The old museum building seen in this photograph was eventually demolished along with the neighboring Post Office (possibly during the late 1960s) to make way for a new Marks and Spencer store. St Marys Methodist Chapel, now known as St Marys Church, also plays a significant role in Truro's history. For a brief period when St Clements Street Chapel closed down, it was referred to as St Mary Clement Methodist Chapel. The photographer behind this remarkable snapshot remains unknown but has left us with an invaluable piece of Victorian-era Cornish heritage. This print serves as a poignant reminder of how our surroundings evolve over time while preserving cherished memories from bygone eras.
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