What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: The Town Hall and The Shambles completed in 1734 by local architects/builders, John and William Bastard Recorded plaque organisation: Blandford Civic Society.
John and William Bastard were local architects and builders who significantly contributed to the architectural landscape of Blandford Forum by completing the Town Hall and The Shambles in 1734. Their work reflects the craftsmanship and design sensibilities of their era, making them notable figures in the town's history.
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