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Royal Cornwall Museum, River Street, Truro, Cornwall. 28th February 2018
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Royal Cornwall Museum, River Street, Truro, Cornwall. 28th February 2018
A view of Royal Cornwall Museum in the snow. The museum, art gallery and library was officially opened by the Prince of Wales on 11th June 1919. Prior to this date, the collections of the Royal Institution of Cornwall had been housed in part of the former home of the Vivian family in Union Place, Truro. The main part of the museum building seen today was formerly Truro Savings Bank, built in 1847. The Savings Bank closed in 1894 and became Hendersons School of Mining in 1897. The School of Mining closed in 1907 and the Royal Institution of Cornwall purchased the building in 1908 to house their growing collections. The interior of the building underwent extensive alterations, including the demolition of the rear part to build the main gallery. The west wing was added and named the Barham wing, in memory of the late Dr Barham. This now houses the Rashleigh and Philbrick galleries. The east wing, now housing the Bonython and De Pass galleries, was added in 1929. The right hand part of the building was formerly Truro Baptist Chapel, built in 1850. The chapel was purchased by the RIC in 1985 as an extension to the museum. Extensive refurbishment and additions followed, including the link and the Philbrick Memorial wing at the rear facing the Leats. An upper floor was added to the Baptist Chapel creating the Treffry gallery. The architect of both original buildings was Philip Sambell (1798-1874). Photographer: Nicki Foley
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TRURI : 2019.12.9
Media ID 18963800
© RIC, photographer Nicki Foley
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This print captures the Royal Cornwall Museum in all its glory, adorned with a pristine blanket of snow. Located on River Street in Truro, Cornwall, this historic institution has been an integral part of the community since its official opening by the Prince of Wales on June 11th, 1919. The museum's rich history is reflected in its building itself. Originally housed in part of the former Vivian family home in Union Place, it later found its permanent residence in what was once the Truro Savings Bank. Built in 1847 and subsequently transformed into Hendersons School of Mining before closing down, this architectural gem became the perfect setting for housing the growing collections of the Royal Institution of Cornwall when it was purchased by them in 1908. Over time, extensive alterations were made to accommodate new galleries and wings. The Barham wing was added as a tribute to Dr Barham and now houses the Rashleigh and Philbrick galleries. In 1929, another wing named Bonython and De Pass galleries joined these additions. Intriguingly enough, part of this magnificent structure used to be Truro Baptist Chapel until it was acquired by RIC as an extension to their museum. With meticulous refurbishment and thoughtful additions like the Philbrick Memorial wing at its rear facing Leats, this chapel-turned-gallery showcases artistry both inside and out. Photographed by Nicki Foley with great attention to detail, this image encapsulates not only a snowy day but also centuries' worth of heritage that lies within these walls.
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