Guildhall Market

The Guildhall Market is a public market building constructed between 1861 and 1863, designed by architects Hickes and Isaac. It was partially demolished in 1897, with further alterations made in the 20th century.

The building is made of coursed squared limestone and features Welsh slate roofs. The layout includes a central twelve-sided domed space with an aisle on the south side, although the north side was largely removed in 1897 to accommodate the Victoria Art Gallery and Public Library.

The exterior is mainly visible from the south, as it is mostly hidden by surrounding municipal buildings. It has entrances from High Street through the Guildhall and from Grand Parade via Newmarket Row. The exterior features plain stone walls with a pent roof over the aisle. There is an arched doorway with a keystone and imposts, leading to panelled doors. The dome rises behind the main structure, showcasing three pitches and a crowning vent. A wing on the right connects to No. 5 Newmarket Row.

Inside, the market features stone Roman Doric columns that support the roofs of the aisles, which are reinforced with wrought iron trusses. The twelve-sided dome has a drum with lunettes and iron ribs that extend to a ventilator.

Additionally, there is a subsidiary feature known as the Market Pillar or 'Nail', which dates back to around 1770 and is made of stone topped with a slate slab.