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Winchester in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

Winchester Guildhall

 
 
Winchester Guildhall Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, August 4, 2023
1. Winchester Guildhall Marker
Inscription.
The Guildhall was located on this site from 1361 until construction of the Victorian replacement in the Broadway. The existing building dates from 1713 and is adorned by a statue of Queen Anne and the Town Clock - gifts of rival families and political factions. The curfew bell - sounded to indicate closure of the City gates - is housed in the tower and is still rung every night at 8pm.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
 
Location. 51° 3.766′ N, 1° 18.95′ W. Marker is in Winchester, England, in Hampshire. It is at the intersection of St. Thomas Street and High Street, on the left when traveling south on St. Thomas Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 49 High Street, Winchester, England SO23 9GH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds
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itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Godbegot (a few steps from this marker); William The Conqueror's Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); City Cross (Butter Cross) (within shouting distance of this marker); South African War 1899 - 1902 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Pentice (about 90 meters away); Lady Lisle (about 120 meters away); 5 & 6, The Square (about 120 meters away); William Walker (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.
 
Winchester Guildhall Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, August 4, 2023
2. Winchester Guildhall Marker
The Old Guildhall image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, August 4, 2023
3. The Old Guildhall
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 131 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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