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Guild Hall, The Square, Shrewsbury (image)
The Guild Hall shown in this view was the third one recorded on this site. Two others were to follow in the 18th and 19th Centuries. This frequency of rebuilding may have been due to their construction over an ancient bog. The central block, on the site of Lord Clive's statue, was known as the Booth Hall and was built in 1452. On the right, with a later classical frontage, was the "Green Room". The Exchequer Tower of 1451-2 stood on the right and held the town records. All these buildings were replaced in 1783-5.
(Image courtesy of Shropshire Archives)