Guildford Guildhall
The Guildford Guildhall is a Guildhall located on the High Street of the town of Guildford, Surrey. It is a Grade I listed building.[1]
| Guildford Guildhall | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Guildhall |
| Location | High Street |
| Coordinates | 51°14′09″N 0°34′20″W |
| OS grid reference | SU 99764 49492 |
| Area | Guildford |
| Built | c. 1550 |
| Architectural style(s) | Elizabethan |
| Owner | Guildford Borough Council |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name: The Guildhall, Guildford | |
| Designated | 1 May 1953 |
| Reference no. | 1180101 |
  Location of Guildford Guildhall in Surrey | |
History
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Guildford High Street, including the Guildhall, circa 1828.
The guildhall, which was initially used as a courtroom, was built around 1550.[1] The Council Chamber was added in 1683.[1] The building facade was also constructed in 1683 and features an iconic projected clock.[1] The clock was presented to the Council by a London clockmaker, John Aylward, in return for being allowed to trade in the borough.[2]
Present
Guided tours of the Guildhall are conducted bi-weekly. The Guildhall is also available for private hire.[3]
References
- Historic England. "The Guildhall (1180101)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- "History of the Guildhall". Guildford Borough Council. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- "The Guildhall", Guildford Borough Council, 19 April 2012.
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