The Thrissur Town Hall is an imposing building situated in Thrissur city, Kerala state, India. It was constructed during the Dewanship of RK Shanmughom Chetti and contains the Archaeological Museum and Picture Gallery, where mural paintings from all parts of the Kerala are copied and exhibited. The must see in this museum is the collection of the old manuscripts, written on palm leaves and called olagrandhangal. The Town Hall was built in honor of the then Emperor of India, King George, for his silver jubilee. The architecture is in the Victorian style with a lawn and garden in front.
The Thrissur Town Hall is known for its colonial architecture, which reflects the British influence on the city’s development during the colonial period. It is a prominent venue for various cultural, social, and civic events, including concerts, exhibitions, meetings, and conferences. The Town Hall is often used for hosting cultural programs, seminars, and exhibitions, making it a hub for cultural and intellectual activities in the city.
The Thrissur Public Library was opened during the princely State rule in the late 19th century to serve the local community. Among the libraries of south India during the colonial period, the Public library at Thrissur, Kerala is one of the oldest ones. When Cochin was a princely State, during reign of the British Raj, the concept of library in Thrissur was initiated by Diwan Sankunni Menon (21 April 1820 – 1881; A. Sankarayya) in 1872. His dewanship lasted from 1860 to 1879. Because of inadequate space, it began functioning at St. Mary’s College. It was in 1939, the library was shifted to the first floor of the Thrissur Town Hall that had a floor space of 1,200 square feet space enough to meet the initial demand by the public.
