Commemoration Hall, 39 High Street, Huntingdon

History of 39 High Street

Listed Building

Former Literary and Scientific Institution, founded 1840, building opened 1843. Architects Pocock and Glover.

The photo shows, extreme right, The Crown, then Cooper and Co. No.39 is just visible in the mid distance on the right hand side. All other buildings seem to have been replaced.

The neoclassical Commemoration Hall features Corinthian pilasters, white trim, and a statue on the roof, with pavement seating.

Commemoration Hall, High Street, Huntingdon (RGL2026)

A dark statue of a person holding a tall spear stands atop the pale, corniced roofline of the Commemoration Hall.

Commemoration Hall, High Street, Huntingdon (RGL2026)

The rear of Huntingdon Commemoration Hall features a large, colorful mural depicting town scenes above a row of labels.

Commemoration Hall Huntingdon (RGL2026)

A purple brick wall mural displays a portrait of Samuel Pepys, a crest, an open book, and the quote: He that will not stoop.

Commemoration Hall Huntingdon (RGL2026)

Mural on a yellow brick wall featuring line-drawn figures and the text Historical writing is to be cherished with delight.

Commemoration Hall Huntingdon (RGL2026)

A brick wall featuring a blue-toned mural of a man in glasses next to a quote by T.S. Eliot and part of a pink-tinted face.

Commemoration Hall Huntingdon (RGL2026)

Sources

Historic England
Unknown Source

Projects

Huntingdon

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