Dursley Town Hall or Market House
The Market House dates from Georgian times, being built in 1738 and entirely funded by the Estcourt family for the holding of regular markets and fairs conducted in, under or around the building. The building is of sturdy construction, being of typical covered appearance, standing on pillars with the Town Hall above, which is accessible via a staircase in the south-western corner. Originally the staircase was external to the building but caused such traffic jams of horses and carts that it was moved to its present position under cover. A Blindhouse, or jail for vagrants, was also situated under the old steps but this was removed along with the stairs.
Size: 5110px × 3407px
Location: Dursley, Gloucestershire, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Turner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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Keywords: architecture, centre, cotswold, dursley, england, gb, gloucestershire, historic, house, market, town, uk
