Call for town museum
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St Austell Town Council are attempting to set up a working group to explore options for a museum in St Austell.At a Community Committee meeting last Monday, Valerie Jacobs, president of the St Austell Old Cornwall Society, gave a presentation to the council about the society's desire for a museum or a heritage centre in the town.
Mrs Jacobs felt that St Austell, with its deep history, needed a museum or heritage centre, and has been looking at possible premises including Pondu House and the Market House.
The idea, which has been banded around for years, was well supported by the Town Council, who are now trying to set up a working group to explore options for a museum in St Austell, and links to the Tourist Information Centre, and the Wheal Martyn and Brewery museums.
Market House manager Andy Ward said: “I think it is a nice idea and I think the town deserves a museum. We are one of the very few towns that doesn’t have one.
“I think that it is worthwhile to look at all the locations.
“We wouldn’t rule it out. It might be worthwhile having a temporary display to promote the idea and get people to discuss it.”
Valerie Jacobs said: "I do feel that at this point in time everyone wants a nice focus in St Austell. We want to enhance what St Austell is all about.
"I was uplifted, I came away feeling very satisfied with the result of the council meeting. I was very pleased with the support the town council are going to put behind it. I thank them for giving me the chance to speak at their committee."
