Listed Building: GUILDHALL, MARKET PLACE (1228604)

The building dates from 1828 and was designed by Matthew Habershon. Following a fire the interior and facade were remodelled 1842 by Duesbury and Lee and the clock tower added. Ashlar; 5: storeys; ground storey rusticated; slightly projecting bays at either side each having pilaster sides and 1 sash window in moulded architrave. Square tower projecting at centre has tall arcaded upper stage with cupola and clock face on front and sides; on either side of tower at lst storey is a panel of relief sculpture by John Bell; plain frieze, moulded eaves cornice and blocking course surmounted by 4 urns. Ground storey has cobbled covered-way at centre which is flanked by cast iron columns and leads to Market Hall at rear. No 33, Guildhall, Market Hall, Nos 35 and 36 form a group.