The diagram below shows a small local museum and its surroundings in 1957 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The diagrams illustrate the layout of a small local

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and its surroundings in the years 1957 and 2007.

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, the

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underwent significant expansion and modernization over the 50-year period. Several new facilities were added, and the garden surrounding space was reduced to make

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for infrastructure improvements. In 1957, the

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was relatively small, comprising three main rooms: a national history exhibition in the centre, a local history

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on the left and a

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storeroom on the right. The

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was surrounded by a large garden, especially on the north and west sides. The entrance hall was located at the front, connecting to the road via a curved path. By 2007, the

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had expanded significantly. The original

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was restructured, and new facilities were introduced, including a

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shop, reception area, café, education centre, and special exhibitions

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. The entrance was modernized and made more direct. A large car park replaced most of the garden and trees on the south side, reducing green space considerably.