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Brown plaque № 30836

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The Town Hall was built on the site of a canonical house by public subscription in 1778. It replaced the former market and assize hall at the centre of the market place. The porch and arcade were added in 1861. the balcony and round windows in 1932-33. The assize court last sat here in October, 1970.

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