THE Lawrence House Museum in Launceston has just been officially 'Accredited' by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA).

The MLA's Museum Accreditation Scheme sets nationally agreed standards for all its museums in the UK. Lawrence House Museum's award proves that it measures up, meeting the guidelines on how it is run, how it looks after its collections and the services it provides to visitors.

Jake Jackson, Honorary Curator, commented 'This award has been achieved through the hard work and commitment of our team of volunteers. In particular I would like to thank Lesley Barker, who has worked tirelessly to ensure that all the documentation was completed accurately and on time to satisfy the verification panel. The award means a great deal to the museum, in particular it signifies that we have achieved the same standard for Lawrence House that the most prestigious museums aim for.'

Andrew Motion, Chair of MLA, said 'Being awarded Accreditation is an impressive achievement. It recognises the high standard and service that the Lawrence House Museum provides and acknowledges the hard work of the Curator and his team of volunteers.'