SNN104697 - The Development and History of the Sessions House, Northampton

The Sessions House, Northampton appears to be unique in England, being the only building of its type to have survived from the 17th century in substantially unaltered form. It is a Grade I Listed building. The exterior remains almost unchanged on its George Row frontage, while the rear has been altered by the addition of later buildings. The interior retains some original features, the most complete being the outstanding ceiling plasterwork by Edward Goudge. There are large areas of oak wall panelling, parts of which may be original. The floor of the Stone Hall appears to be the only section that dates from the time that the building was constructed. The overall layout has seen some far reaching changes.