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New Corn Exchange at Ipswich, [in Suffolk], 1850. The opening of this building was celebrated...by a public dinner, to which about one hundred of the gentry, tradesmen, and agriculturists of Ipswich and its neighbourhood sat down...The New Exchange is a neat edifice, with a handsome portico, surmounted by an appropriate emblematic figure. The whole has been erected from the designs of Mr. H. Woolnough, architect, of Ipswich; the builder being Mr. Ribbans. The building is about 77 feet by 66 feet inside, and has a central light 23 feet by 37 feet. The whole of the entire area is for the use of the merchants...The hall-keeper is a meritorious sergeant from one of her Majesty's foot regiments...The Exchange, we understand, will be opened from twelve to three o'clock'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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New Corn Exchange at Ipswich, Suffolk, 1850: A Gathering of the Community This photograph, taken from Illustrated London News in 1850, showcases the grand opening of the New Corn Exchange in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. The occasion was marked by a public dinner attended by approximately one hundred local gentry, tradesmen, and agriculturists, reflecting the building's significance as a social and commercial hub. The New Exchange is a neoclassical architectural masterpiece, designed by Mr. H. Woolnough of Ipswich and built by Mr. Ribbans. The building measures approximately 77 feet by 66 feet inside and boasts a central light measuring 23 feet by 37 feet. The exterior is characterized by its elegant portico, topped with an emblematic figure, and its impressive columns. The New Exchange was not just a commodity exchange, but a symbol of the community's prosperity and progress. The hall-keeper, a meritorious sergeant from one of Her Majesty's foot regiments, ensured the smooth running of the Exchange's daily operations. This photograph, engraved from the original Illustrated London News print, offers a glimpse into the grandeur and importance of the New Corn Exchange in Ipswich during the Victorian era. The building's neoclassical design, with its columns and portico, continues to stand as a testament to the architectural prowess of the time. The New Corn Exchange at Ipswich, Suffolk, 1850, remains an intriguing piece of history, showcasing the blend of commerce, community, and architectural excellence that defined the Victorian era.
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