Market House 1838, removed from the original Market House and built into the new granite; Richard Daniell (Lord of the Manor of Alwreaton and Penzance) sold a triangle of land to the Penzance Corporation on 11th January 1615, for that purpose of holding fairs and markets. It is said that the first Market House was built in that year.
Am I right in thinking that there is another carving of the Penzance insignia on the Art School/Public Library building in Morrab Road? It is very worn, but I recall being told that was what it was
I have been meaning to have a careful look at that building and th eold photographs and so on ... there was a statue in between the entrances on the parapet, as well. The whole of the terra cotta work is really good. I need to get up earlier to get some better pictures of that facade; so far there is too much shadow in on the wall ... thank you and goodnight, Mike Oldfield.
This sculptured medallion is of marble; made by Mr Isabell of Truro in c1803. Saved from the old Market House and placed here. Where is the salvaged window, that was moved to York House?
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