Winchester in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Corn Exchange and Market House
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, June 22, 2024
1. Corn Exchange Marker
This building was erected in 1838 as the Corn Exchange and Market House by the architect Owen Brown Carter. After closure of the Market the structure was used as a roller skating rink and later became the Regent Cinema. The Library Service moved here from overcrowded premises in the Guildhall in 1936. More than a quarter of a million books were loaned in the first year.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 51° 3.924′ N, 1° 18.957′ W. Marker is in Winchester, England, in Hampshire. It is on Jewry Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is at the righthand side of The Arc Cultural Centre's main building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: The Arc Cultural Centre, Winchester, England SO23 8RY, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Licoricia of Winchester (a few steps from this marker); South African War 1899 - 1902 (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Godbegot (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Winchester Guildhall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); City Cross (Butter Cross) (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); William The Conqueror's Palace (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Pentice (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Castle Passageways (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, June 22, 2024
2. Corn Exchange and Market House Marker
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, June 22, 2024
3. Corn Exchange and Market House / The Arc Cultural Centre
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 27, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
