[2][3] The court rolls indicate that, by the 17th century, the structures in the Market Square included a cage, stocks and whipping post.

[1] The design involved a symmetrical main frontage with six bays facing onto the west side of the Market Square: this elevation featured five sash windows on the first floor.

[12][13] The council also established a new purpose-built fire station on an adjacent site at the corner with Cross and Pillory Lane at the same time.

[14] Concerts and other events that were held to raise funds for the Wings for Victory Week during the Second World War.

[16] A square wooden cupola, with clock and weather vane, was subsequently installed on the roof to recognise the work of Ewart Ings, the last town clerk of the urban district council.