[5] On the Chapel Street elevation the design involved five bays in a similar style but with the words "God Save the King" painted below the first floor window sills; above the first floor was a large pediment containing the borough's coat of arms.

[1] Council meetings continued to be held in the Guildhall until 1843 when they were transferred to the town hall.

[1] The courtroom continued to host petty sessions until 1878 when the room was converted into a council chamber.

[7] During the First World War, the town hall was used as a Red Cross Voluntary Aid Detachment auxiliary hospital.

[10] Works of art held by the town hall include David Garrick as Richard III a painting by Nathaniel Dance-Holland depicting David Garrick performing as King Richard III in Shakespeares's play, Richard III,[11] and a painting by William Hamilton depicting Sarah Siddons performing as Euphrasia in Arthur Murphy's play, The Grecian Daughter.