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Photo: Thomas Sutch
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Item #: 11198
January 1988

Comment by: Scott Wall on 16th July 2009 at 15:43

Is the building in centre of picture the old bus terminal?

Comment by: 1934granada on 16th July 2009 at 17:51

No Scott it is the old market hall. The bus terminal was further down to the right of the photo.

Comment by: Bernard on 16th July 2009 at 18:05

Market Hall, BHS doorway on the left.

Comment by: Donna on 16th July 2009 at 18:56

So that's where home bargains is now?

Comment by: Andrew Lomax on 16th July 2009 at 19:17

The Market Hall, given to the town by Nathaniel Eckersley with a covenant attached. Of course, this didn't matter to the council.

Comment by: Paul on 16th July 2009 at 21:44

Andrew - Do you know what the covenant says ?

Comment by: Andrew Lomax on 17th July 2009 at 08:28

Paul,

I can't think for the life of me where I read this. I am investigating.

Comment by: Paul on 18th July 2009 at 16:35

Andrew - Thanks. I think that if a benefactor leaves something to someone/group/town etc. and that that gift is accepted by the same. Then the wishes of the benefactor should be respected at all times.

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