Edward VII, Chester Town Hall, and Exchange Building, Chester blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Town Hall. Chester town hall was opened in 1869 by the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII. The architect was W.H. Lynn of Belfast, whose design was chosed in a competition. It replaced the exchange building of 1698 which stood in the centre of Northgate street and burnt down in 1862.

King Edward VII of the United Kingdom (reigned 1901-1910) was a central figure during the Edwardian era, known for his diplomatic efforts and modernization of the British Army and Navy; he officially opened Chester Town Hall in 1869 when he was still the Prince of Wales.