When was touchstones built

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Despite these, increasing demands on the facility soon required even more capacity. In , the problem was solved when a new larger Post Office opened adjacent to the structure. Meanwhile, City government, which had been looking for a new home, took over the old Post Office. But after over thirty years in the building, the City also found the facility cramped. Poignantly for the Society, this was a homecoming—the Museum had occupied the building from to , during the interregnum between Post Office and City Hall.

In the beginning, the building now housing Touchstones Nelson served multiple functions. The present diversity of offerings continues that tradition as Touchstones Nelson now serves as a museum, archive, and art gallery.

The museum had a number of locations over the years including the former Post Office in the s to an abandoned brothel on Lake Street. In , a new building at Anderson Street was constructed with funding from the British Columbia Centennial of Confederation.

Touchstones Rochdale is a pproximately 5 to 10 minutes walk from Rochdale Transport Inter change with bus and tram access. Visit the Transport for Greater Manchester website for more information about travelling by bus to Rochdale. The nearest station is Rochdale Railway Station , approximately 10 minutes walk. Please note it is an uphill walk to the Railway Station. Visit the Transport for Greater Manchester website for more information about travelling by train to Rochdale.

Cycle Parking is available outside Touchstones Rochdale. We are 10 minutes dr ive from Junction 20 on the M Pay and display c ar parking is available at the front of the building and there are several car parks located close by. Car parking charges may apply. For more information on town centre car parks, please click here. We want everyone to enjoy their visit to Touchstones Rochdale. If you have special requirements, please let us know in advance and we will do our best to help you.

Touchstones Rochdale is based on two floors fully accessible for people using wheelchairs including an accessible toilet. There is lift access to the galleries on the first floor. There are three designated parking bays for blue badge holders outside the centre and the main entrance door is automatic.

Collapsible seats are available for use in the galleries and there is a lift available. Induction loop facilities are available in various locations in the building. Full Access Statement for Touchstones Rochdale. Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the latest news, updates and offers delivered directly to your inbox. View our Privacy Policy in the footer below. They always need to be on. Web Site Performance Monitoring and Tracking non-necessary Our website uses one or more analytical statistical data collection programs to assemble records about who uses the site, from where, how often, what pages, how long on each page, and many other items of statistical importance that allow us to improve our effectiveness in the supply of web experiences.

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