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Most of the present ground floor, and the smaller rooms at first and second floor level at the rear of the building date from the early 18th century. A century later the building was once more in a very poor state of repair and, in 1844 the
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in 1547, the property passed to the crown. The old prison for felons and debtors is at the rear of the building and has been in existence since 1553. From here have issued various convicts condemned to be publicly hanged at the
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Guildroom which takes about 70 people and the Ashmole Room which has a capacity for 30 people.
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