Lawrence House MuseumLawrence House, Launceston, is a fine Georgian house built in 1753, located in a street which John Betjemen described as 'having the most perfect collection of 18th Century townhouses in Cornwall'. It is owned by the National Trust and leased to Launceston Town Council, who use it to house the town museum, and as a civic centre. Admission is free but donations, which support the work of the museum, would be appreciated. Disabled access to the ground floor only ( 6 rooms ). Open Monday 2 April - Friday 2 November 2012 inclusive Hours of Opening New for 2012 May -June - Parish of Lewannick War Room Upstairs Wedding dress exhibit, featuring 1925 Charles Worth designed dress - see right - now has some new dresses on display Downstairs Special Exhibitions & Events in 2012 |
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