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.