The maps illustrate the primary changes that took place in a local museum and its surrounding area between 1957 and 2007.
Overall, the museum underwent considerable transformation in both its internal layout and outdoor environment over the fifty-year period. The most notable developments include the introduction of new visitor amenities and a notable reduction in garden space.
In 1957, the museum featured a relatively straightforward layout and was surrounded by a large garden. It was positioned at the centre of the site, with a curved path running from the southern road to the entrance hall. Internally, the building consisted of three main rooms. The largest was a national history exhibition at the rear of the building, while a local history room was located on the left and a museum storeroom on the right.
By 2007, the museum had been significantly expanded and modernised. The entrance was relocated to the western side of the building, and the curved path was removed. A shop was added at the entrance, leading into a new reception area. Several other facilities were introduced, including a café, a special exhibitions space, and an education centre. Additionally, the local history room was enlarged and repositioned at the centre of the museum, replacing the former national history exhibition. Externally, much of the southern garden was cleared to make room for a car park, although a smaller section of garden remained unchanged in the northwest.