Monument record 7206/106 - Corn Exchange, Market Square

Erected in 1861, becoming the Picture Theatre in 1926. Demolished in 1958

Corn Exchange, Market Square
Erected in 1861 - building is of red and white brick. Interior comprises a large hall in which the corn market, musical entertainment and public meetings are held. Other rooms are occupied by Literary and Scientific Institute and have a library of books and periodicals. The building was to become the 'Picture Theatre' by 1926, but has subsequently been demolished in a re-modelling of the market square (1)

{2} Erected in 1861 by Messrs Bellamy and Hardy. Although it was partly basemented, its expansive and church-like superstructure with its lofty windows, balustrade and spire was a visual landmark. It was demolished in 1958. Pevsner called its tower 'jolly' and lamented the buildings which replaced it.

<1> Ballinger J., 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Wellingborough (Industrial), (unchecked) (Digital archive). SNN100290.

<2> Soden, I., 2008, Archaeological desk-based assessment of land at Church Street, Wellingborough, (checked) (Report). SNN108106.

<3> Pevsner N.; Cherry B., 1973, The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, (unchecked) (Series). SNN1320.

Record last edited

Oct 11 2017 2:15PM