Market Hall and Town Hall, Stratford-upon-Avon black plaque

This black commemorative plaque records: The building of a Market Hall on this site, now occupied by the Town Hall, was begun in 1634. On the 25th February 1643, the market hall was wrecked by an explosion of gunpowder during the temporary occupation of the town by Parliamentarian forces under the command of Lord Brooke. Although subsequently repaired, by 1767 the building was "in a dangerous and ruinous state" and was replaced by the present building. Presented by Col. George Monck's Regiment of Foote to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the English Civil War. Recorded plaque organisation: Col. George Monck's Regiment of Foote.

The Market Hall in Stratford-upon-Avon, built in 1634, was damaged by an explosion during Parliamentarian occupation in 1643 and later replaced in 1767 due to its deteriorated condition; the current Town Hall commemorates this site's historical significance.