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The project is expected to deliver around 125,000 visitors a year and a £ 79m boost for the local economy over 30 years . 138 jobs will be supported during construction , and 48.5 jobs per year through revenue and visitor spending .
Other benefits include : New footfall for the town centre , pulling people up the High Street , and bringing new trade into surrounding businesses ; Paisley ’ s profile and story reaching a Scottish , UK and international stage , and a boost to the town ’ s reputation , civic pride and self-confidence .
The museum was opened in 1871 and was designed by renowned Glasgow architect Sir John Honeyman . The building was gifted to the town by Sir Peter Coats of the Coats family , whose Paisley-based threadmaking empire stretched around the world , and whose family ’ s largesse built much of the historic town centre still around us today .
Renfrewshire ’ s collections are among the best in Scotland and include :
• the world ’ s largest collection of Paisley shawls and pattern books
• artwork from the world-renowned Glasgow Boys
• one of Scotland ’ s best collections of studio ceramics
• a unique offering of mediaeval manuscripts dating back to before the Reformation
• a full volume of The Birds of America by John James Audubon - one of the most desirable and spectacular books ever produced
• much-loved artefacts including Buddy - a stuffed lion and recognisable talking point for generations of visitors
Most of the collections are being stored and are available to be seen at Paisley : The Secret Collection - the first publiclyaccessible museum store on a UK high street .
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