The Old Shire Hall, Swaffham
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The Old Shire Hall, Swaffham
Image: © Adrian S Pye Taken: 24 Feb 2011
The Shire Hall was erected in 1839 and paid for by public subscription. The Quarter Sessions were held here and the cells still survive at the rear of the building. Behind it stood the town's Bridewell Prison, built in 1599 and remained in use until 1880. It was also used as the local Police Station and more recently as part of the nearby school. It has recently been converted into flats.
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Image Location
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52.644972
Longitude
0.690604