The Lynton & Lynmouth Town Hall Centenary |
Visit the splendid Town Hall in Lynton and you will see an arch on the extreme left of the building. This is no ordinary arch for it is not at ground level for people to pass through and it appears to have no real function. Indeed, many people have wondered why it was put there in the first place! |
It was on 15th August 1900 that the opening ceremony for the Town Hall took place. Alighting from his carriage, Sir George was presented with a silver key bearing his coat of arms. He unlocked the main door and stepped inside. A few minutes later he appeared on the balcony and took the cheers of the crowd. After making a short speech, he turned to the Chairman of the Council and handed him the keys to the building. What a gift that was! |