The words ‘God Save The King 1769 are embellished on the side of Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall.
The Hall was built in the reign of Charles I and throughout its chequered history has seen calamitous events including being extensively damaged from a gunpowder explosion in 1643. Just over a century later the Hall was actually pulled down but re-built the following year.
In 1863 major alterations resulted in a Hall very much as you see it today. Ill fate dogged it again in 1946 when fire, started from a cigarette, completely gutted the beautifully proportioned Ballroom, when a valuable painting by Gainsborough of David Garrick was destroyed.
Nice to see this …
I have to admit I am still getting used to saying and singing God Save The King
All the best Jan
I keep calling him Prince Charles even though I know he is King Charles now.
I think he will do well
Loved the how sunlight is shining on the building.
Seems hall has been through lots throughout the years yet it is standing beautifully
I love our old buildings and learning how they have transformed over the years