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Built by the guild of Cutlers in 1390, this magnificent building is the centrepiece of the chocolate box village of Thaxted. Used as the head quarters of the guild, the open plan ground floor was designed as meeting and trading point for the village, whilst the upstairs provided private office and residential space for the warden. In 1556 the decline of the cutlery industry in the area saw the guildhall sold and fall into disrepair. In the seventeenth Century the building was used as the local grammar school, and continued until 1878 in this role. The twentieth Century saw the building bought by Essex County Council and has since housed the parish council and primarily been used for local community events, fetes, antiques fairs and craft exhibitions.
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Great shot Sue. I did not know you knew so much about the place.
Thank you dear,
I am just a fountain of knowledge lol
– Susan E. King
fabulous buildings- lovely capture
Thanks Cheryl
– Susan E. King
i love this building.. been past it a few times. great shot
Thanks Peter your comment means a lot
– Susan E. King
wow and its still standing looks like its bowing but proff that its strong, is that it has lasted do long.
Thanks Kim. yes it is a bit wonky but it has been there a while lol
– Susan E. King
great one susan!
Wow!!! great shot and thanks for the history…fascinating looking building. :)
Excellent photo Susan. I’m certain I have a relative living in Thaxted – shall have to go back through the family tree now! Peter
I love this building…always amazed it doesn’t topple! Nice bit of research into the history too, well done :-)
Many thanks for taking time to look at & comment on my work
– Susan E. King
This is awesome, I love the image and the story. Thank you for sharing the history as well.
Great shot, a really amazing building. I see it almost every day when I drive past at work.