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The Opening of the Edward Davies Chemical Laboratories in 1907 Plaque recording the opening of the Edward Davies Building in 1907. The imposing Edward Davies building designed by London architect A.W.S. Cross MA FRIBA, was opened by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, H.H. Asquith, a year before he became Prime Minister at 11am on 1st November 1907. Large numbers of town, college and state dignitaries joined a procession from Old College to the Buarth gathering at the ceremony to witness Mrs Edward Davies present the deed of gift to the College President, Lord Rendel. The architect handed over the key to Asquith who unlocked the door and led the visitors upstairs to the west laboratory where he declared the building officially open. After the opening, Lunch was served at the New Market Hall in Aberystwyth, at the invitation of the College President and the Council and Senate of the College.Toasts were proposed to the King and the Royal family, the Right Honourable H.H. Asquith, MP, and the donors of the laboratories.  Cover of the Menu for the Luncheon celebrating the opening of the Edward Davies Chemical Laboratories.  About Us | Acquisitions Policy | Acquisitions Policy - Graphic Art | Acquisitions Policy—Studio Ceramics | Our Ceramics | About our Collections | The Davies Sisters | The Davies Sisters | Edward Davies Building — Alfred Cross | Edward Davies Building | Edward Davies | Edward Davies Building - Elvet Lewis | Edward Davies Building - The Chemical Laboratories | Edward Davies Building — The School of Art | Edward Davies Building | The Gallery of Crafts 1918–1935 | The General Museum 1876–1929 | History of the University Museum and Galleries | Learning Policy | About us Main Page | Mission Statement | Publications | Staff | Thomas Jones | Valerius de Saedeleer Aboutus |
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