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RIC200 Events Board, Royal Cornwall Museum, River Street, Truro, Cornwall. 28th February 2018
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RIC200 Events Board, Royal Cornwall Museum, River Street, Truro, Cornwall. 28th February 2018
A view of the events board, advertising RIC200, outside Royal Cornwall Museum. The exhibitions and programme of events ran until January 2019 as part of the Royal Institution of Cornwalls bicentenary celebrations in 2018. 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 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 building. 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 : 2019.12.10
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This print showcases the RIC200 Events Board, located outside the prestigious Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro, Cornwall. The board proudly displays advertisements for RIC200, a series of exhibitions and events that took place from February 2018 to January 2019 as part of the Royal Institution of Cornwall's bicentenary celebrations. The history-rich museum, art gallery, and library were officially opened by none other than the Prince of Wales on June 11th, 1919. Prior to this date, the collections of the Royal Institution of Cornwall found their home in a section of Union Place's former Vivian family residence. The building itself is an architectural marvel with a fascinating past. Originally constructed as Truro Savings Bank in 1847 before closing its doors in 1894 and transforming into Hendersons School of Mining three years later. In 1907, after the school ceased operations, it was purchased by the Royal Institution of Cornwall to house their expanding collections. To accommodate further growth and enhance visitor experience, an extension was added to include what was once Truro Baptist Chapel built-in 1850. Acquired by RIC in 1985 and extensively refurbished along with additional additions including a link building; this space now houses Treffry gallery on its upper floor. Captured beautifully by photographer Nicki Foley (not affiliated with any company), this image encapsulates both historical significance and contemporary vibrancy that can be experienced at the Royal Cornwall Museum.
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