on Pride-hill, was erected in 1819 by voluntary contributions amounting
to £2000. It is a building unworthy our town and the ample produce
brought to its weekly markets. In 1830 it was adjudged to be taken down
as being unsuitable and incommodious. A meeting was held to arrange for
a new building upon an improved plan, the money to be raised by shares of
£25 each, but circumstances prevented this desirable undertaking, which
is much to be regretted, as complaints have long been made of the
obstruction in the thoroughfare (which is often attended with delay and
danger) on market and fair days, by persons exposing their goods and
marketables for sale in the street.