Wisbech Town Council Chamber

The Wisbech Town Council Chamber, originally built as the Exchange Hall in 1811 by Joseph Medworth, is a Grade II listed building. It features an open, arcaded ground floor, which was infilled in 1831. After 1836, it became the Town Hall. The Corn Exchange at the rear was constructed in 1857, designed by architect Bellamy, and the street facade was altered in 1856. The building is made of local brick with limestone.

It has two storeys and five bays, with the three central bays slightly projecting. The parapet includes panels of half balusters, and there is a central pediment with cross-keys in relief. A deep modillioned cornice is present, along with rusticated quoins on both the first and ground floors. Ionic pilasters divide the bays on the first floor, which features five four-paned hung sash windows in moulded, flat arched limestone cases and cills. The original arcade houses two fine double cast-iron doors with pierced decorated panels shaped to round arches, along with three hung sash windows that have hinges for shutters.

Flanking the main structure are two recessed two-storey wings, with the entrance to the Council Chamber located on the first floor to the left and an archway leading to a carriageway on the right. The interior, particularly the council chamber, showcases good mid-19th century details.