Ludlow Museum at the Buttercross has opened a new exhibition exploring the history of Ludlow's Town Hall, a building that once stood at the centre of civic life and community identity in the town.
From Medieval to Victorian
The exhibition traces the Town Hall from its origins in 1704 through to the Victorian building designed in 1886 by architect Henry Cheers. That later building was created to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee.
The Town Hall's Later Years
In its final decades, the Town Hall hosted dances, film screenings, sporting events and celebrity appearances. Its grand ballroom featured a renowned sprung dance floor and became a venue for countless community gatherings.
During World War II, the Town Hall served as a vital centre for wartime support, including gas mask distribution, first aid provision and dances that offered relief during the conflict.
Exhibition Contents
The exhibition features original artefacts, a time capsule, historic photographs and architectural details. It also includes personal stories and images of the iconic plaster horse head created as a tribute to Ludlow-born artist Adrian Jones. That sculpture was saved from demolition and is now displayed at Ludlow College.
The exhibition is open at Ludlow Museum at the Buttercross during normal museum hours. For enquiries, contact customer.services@ludlow.gov.uk or call Ludlow Town Council on 01584 871970.
