Launceston, once the ancient
capital of Cornwall, has a street of very fine Georgian houses. One
of these houses, known as Lawrence House, is now the town museum. The
visitor can enjoy not only the many rooms of interesting displays but
also the lovely interior of the building. In the hallway of the house
stands a Polyphon (the Victorian Juke Box). There is an exhibition of
the history of the town from bronze age times. There are displays of
Feudal dues; costumes, domestic and agricultural artefacts; the Tasmania
Connection and a good display of Victoriana.