Old Town Hall, Market Place, Knaresborough, N Yorks
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bill&ben
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A plaque identifying Knaresborough’s old town hall.
Waymark Code: WMRM0G
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/06/2016
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The grade 2 listed building was built in 1862 by John Child. There is a scroll over the central window that reads TOWN 1862 HALL. The plaque can be found on the side of the building.
The plaque reads
“Originally the Tollbooth, rebuilt in 1768, the building served as The Sessions House dealing with infringements of the law. There were two prison cells beneath. From 1553 until 1867 the town had the right to elect two members of Parliament. Election speeches were made from the balcony of the building.”
Blue Plaque managing agency: Knaresborough Civic Society
Individual Recognized: Old Town Hall Knaresborough
Physical Address:
Town Hall
MArket Place
Knaresborough, N Yorks UK
Web Address: [Web Link]
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