Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Old County Hall and Courthouse

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 23, 2026

1. Old County Hall and Courthouse Marker

Inscription. Built between 1725 and 1740, the building included a prison and the Crown Court, confirming Aylesbury as the county town of Buckinghamshire. Public hangings took place from a balcony outside the central window until 1840, drawing large numbers of spectators in the square and on the balcony of the nearby Green Man pub.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1725.

Location. 51° 48.946′ N, 0° 48.75′ W. Marker is in Aylesbury, England, in Buckinghamshire. It is on Market Square, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 44 Market Square, Aylesbury, England HP20 2PL, 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 itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker:

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The Clock Tower (here, next to this marker); John Hampden (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Cubitt Cars (about 150 meters away); Aylesbury Lace (about 150 meters away); Canal Basin (about 240 meters away); Ronnie Barker (1929-2005) (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Aylesbury Market (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Dead House (approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aylesbury.

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Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 23, 2026

2. Old County Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 26, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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