The central bay, which was slightly projected forward, featured a doorway with a fanlight, an archivolt and a keystone, flanked by banded pilasters and brackets supporting a cornice.

[3] The building was also used as an events venue from an early stage: regular functions included the Huntingdonshire Horticultural Show.

[4] However, the use of the building as a corn exchange declined significantly in the wake of the Great Depression of British Agriculture in the late 19th century.

[5] After the building was acquired by St Ives Borough Council in 1947, the company which had originally financed and commissioned it was wound up in 1950.

[10] Since then the building has hosted numerous organisations including drama and dance groups, exercise classes, University of the Third Age meetings, cinema performances and comedy nights.