Devizes buildings [24]
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Devizes buildings [24]
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 28 Dec 2018
After over 30 years of neglect by various owners, this magnificent building formerly housing the Law Courts and the County Police Office has been saved. As reported by Wiltshire Council 'Thanks to support from the Wiltshire Historic Buildings Trust and a generous local benefactor, ownership has been secured by the recently formed Devizes Assize Court Trust. A major fund-raising campaign will be launched with the aim of restoring the building and refurbishing it to become the new home for Wiltshire Museum. The refurbishment will include purpose-built galleries, a café, a lecture theatre and the provision of community space.' The building, with its Grecian style facade was built in 1835 and is listed, grade II*, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1251744
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Image Location
Latitude
51.354105
Longitude
-1.999664