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Guildhall, Winchester white plaque

Commemorative plaque
Guildhall, Winchester white plaque
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This white commemorative plaque records: The Guildhall was located on this site from 1361 until construction of the Victorian replacement in the Broadway. The existing building dates from 1713 and is adorned by a statue of Queen Anne and the Town Clock - gifts of rival families and political factions. The curfew bell - sounded to indicate closure of the City gates - is housed in the tower and is still rung every night at 8pm. Recorded plaque organisation: Winchester City Council.
The Guildhall, Winchester has served as a civic building since 1361, embodying the city's governance and social activities; its current structure from 1713 reflects historical rivalries through architectural elements like statues of Queen Anne and the Town Clock.

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