1865 - Town Hall - Towcester, Northamptonshire, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 52° 07.915 W 000° 59.303
30U E 637685 N 5777618
This foundation stone details the date when the Towcester town hall was built.
Waymark Code: WM593B
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/30/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Team Sieni
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The town hall and corn exchange is the central building in Towcester and well visible as you drive along the A5 Watling Street. It was built by T.H. Vernon in 1865 and is an Italianate design. The most notable feature is the clock tower.

The foundation stone is located near the pavement at the north-western corner.
Year of construction: 1865

Full inscription:
FOUNDATION STONE LAID BY THE EARL OF POMFRET SEPT. 9TH 1865

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