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Alcester War Memorial Town Hall

Butter Street, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5AL

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Grade I listed timber framed town hall.

Constructed in 1618 this grade I timber framed building had its upper storey added in 1641. Hammer beam roof and ancient artefacts on show, including heraldic crest of the second Marquess of Hertford, display of Masonic regalia, and local photographic exhibition. As a war memorial this building displays the names of the fallen in both World Wars. In addition, there is a commemoration of the part Alcester played in the financing of HMS Monkshood, which was a Flower Class Corvette used in the Second World War as a convoy escort.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:
1000 - 1600
Sunday 15 September:
1000 - 1600

Location & directions

Butter Street, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5AL

Directions:
Located behind St Nicholas Church at the top of the High Street opposite the Holly Bush public house.
Contact on day:
Susan Juned
Telephone number:
+447980803088

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Stairlift available for disabled access to the upper floor.

Additional information

No park or garden

Max no of people per tour:
20
Est. tour duration:
0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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