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NAME:
The Castle Hall |
LOCATION:
Castle View, Leicester |
COPYRIGHT
OWNER: Semper Eadem |
NOTES:
The Castle Hall, part of the original castle complex, was used
for centuries as Leicester court. Although it has lost its character
externally due to a 17th century facade, internally fragments of the
Norman timbered roof still remain.
Underneath the Castle
Hall is John of Gaunt's Dungeon, which (legend has it) was used as a
dungeon by John when he was Earl of Leicester. Unfortunately, there is
no evidence of this, and most likely is was used as a simple storage
cellar.
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NAME:
The Tudor Gateway |
LOCATION:
Castle View, Leicester |
COPYRIGHT
OWNER: Semper Eadem |
NOTES:
The Tudor Gateway, near the Castle Hall, was used as the judges
chambers when the courts housed in the Hall were in use.
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NAME:
The Clock Tower |
LOCATION:
Eastgates, Leicester |
COPYRIGHT
OWNER: Semper Eadem |
NOTES:
For further information on this building, pleased refer to
Daniel J Spencer's article located here.
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NAME:
The Clock Tower |
LOCATION:
Eastgates, Leicester |
COPYRIGHT
OWNER: George Smith |
NOTES:
The Clock Tower is shown here in a older photograph, courtesy
of George Smith. For further information on this building, pleased refer to
Daniel J Spencer's article located here.
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NAME:
The Old Fish Market |
LOCATION:
The Market Place, Leicester |
COPYRIGHT
OWNER: Semper Eadem |
NOTES:
The Old Fish Market was built in 1881. The cast iron building
has since been replaced by the Market Centre, built in 1972. The
building now houses shops such as the TSB Bank.
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NAME:
The Corn Exchange |
LOCATION:
The Market Place, Leicester |
COPYRIGHT
OWNER: Semper Eadem |
NOTES:
The original Corn Exchange was built as a one story in 1850,
and an additional story and staircase was added in 1855. After
suffering several years of neglect, part of the Corn Exchange is now a
cafe.
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