What is recorded here
The public map records this plaque for Armorial Bearings. Its recorded inscription reads: The Armorial Bearings above were carved in 1745 by Thomas Ricketts and adorned the front of the old Booth Hall in Westgate Street until 1957 when that building was demolished. Re-erected in this position, 1961.
The Armorial Bearings represent the heraldic symbols of a notable family or entity, carved by craftsman Thomas Ricketts in 1745 for Booth Hall; they reflect historical significance in local architecture and heraldry.
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