The Guildhall, Newcastle-under-Lyme

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Date:2001

Description:The Guildhall of Newcastle-under-Lyme has long history. Built in 1713 as a replacement to the original guildhall, the lower floor was used as an extension of the outside market and the upper floor was used for council meetings and public gatherings.

The Guildhall was no longer used as a market from 1854, after the opening of the Covered Market. The ground floor was enclosed in 1860-62 and used for further civic functions. The clock in the new clock tower was presented to the Borough by James Astley Hall, a former mayor, in 1861. As the Borough expanded, the local government needed more room to administer its work. It moved to a bigger Municipal Hall in 1890, although the Guildhall was still used for meetings of the Borough Council.

It was converted to a pub in 1999, but quickly fell into disrepair, until its refurbishment in 2008 as a customer service centre for the council. It became a 'Support Staffordshire' centre in 2018.

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Creators: Mr Stephen Whetnall - Creator

Image courtesy of: Mr Stephen Whetnall

Donor ref:Nm.2024.32.14 (22/49659)

Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme

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