TOWN HALL TIMELINE

An extensive outline of memorable dates relating to the building and its history.

1086

Gighesbore is mentioned in the Doomsday book

1119

Robert de Brus founded Guisborough Priory

1263

Guisborough given permission to hold a weekly market by King Henry III.

1289

A disastrous fire broke out, leaving a lot the Prior needing to be rebuilt.

1539

King Henry VIII orders all monasteries to be closed, including Guisborough Priory.

1544

The Chaloner family owns Guisborough town and much of the surrounding land.

1821

Work on the Town Hall begins on the remains of the medieval tollbooth.

1850

Admiral Thomas Chaloner inherits the Guisborough estate, making many contributions to the town.

1864

The second floor was added to the Town Hall. Guisborough Roman Cavalry Helmet found.

1870

The second floor was added to the Town Hall.

1880

Town Hall is used as a magistrates court for petty sessions.

1890

Buchanan and Richardson solicitors hold offices in the Town Gall until 1920.

1920

The Town Hall is used by various solicitors and business before falling into the hands of a pub company that got into financial trouble.

1984

The Town Hall is given Grade II listed status.

2013

The Town hall becomes vacant and left to ruin.

2015

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council purchase the building at auction.

2016

Guisborough Town Hall Gateway CIC is formed by members of the public with a vision of restoring the Town Hall to its former glories and becoming a great asset of Guisborough.

2019

£1.1 million of funding is secured from National Lottery Heritage Fund.

2020

Work starts on restoring the Town Hall.

2021

Documents dating back to the 16th Century, some bearing the seals of King James I and King Charles I, found during the restoration of Guisborough Town Hall.

2022

All works are completed and the Town Hall is open again for the public.