Town Hall and Guildhall

The current complex replaced an earlier timber guildhall on the site which was built in 1356 and replaced by a stone structure commissioned by Bishop Cuthbert Tunstall in 1535. The earliest part of the current facility is the guildhall which was commissioned by Bishop John Cosin and dates back to 1665. commissioned extensive alterations to the mayor's parlor. The facade of the town hall was completely refaced in 1754. The complex was extended to the west, i.e. the rear of the guildhall, to create a town hall, which was designed by Philip Charles Hardwick in the Perpendicular style, in 1851. Further alterations were made in 2008 including a new public entrance, disabled access and fire…