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Shire Hall

Shire Hall, Castle Street, Cambridge

History of Shire Hall

Shire Hall was designed by H H Dunn and built 1931-32. Bricks were salvaged from the County Gaol which was previously on the site.

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1939-1945

HQ 5 Cambs Bn HG

1982

Reg Pauley, gardener of Shire Hall, interviewed by Sara Payne for Down your Street when he gave her a tour.

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