Town Hall Clock- Berkhamstead , Hert's
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Norfolk12
N 51° 45.636 W 000° 33.888
30U E 668056 N 5737217
A clock on the Old Town Hall, in the High Street.
Waymark Code: WM3DEC
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/19/2008
Views: 12
It was replaced by what is known as the Town Hall, the ornate neo-gothic building next to Boots the Chemists. Designed by the eccentric architect Edward Buckton Lamb, this was built in 1859 to house not only a new market hall but also the growing Mechanics’ Institute, as well as a large public meeting room. In the 1970s it became derelict and was threatened with demolition, but thanks to the efforts of local people it was saved and restored, and it now provides a valuable local amenity, for weddings, public meetings and concerts, with a restaurant at street level.
Status: Working
Display: Mounted
Year built: 01/01/1859
Web link to additional info: Not listed
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