These buildings are the oldest buildings in Market Square. They were originally built as private houses, in the early 18th century.
They were the scene of several fatal fires in the Victorian / Edwardian era, which included the collection of sheds and stables that were behind them.
Browse our old photos, in
from being dominated by tower blocks: Look here and email our ward councillors about:
* High rises in the Local Plan
* housing and a hotel on the civic centre (old palace)
and
* 16+ high rises from the draft Master Plan down the Lower High Street
* and there's others...
