Lampeter Town Hall, High Street, Lampeter

When the old Town Hall became derelict, J B Harford of Falcondale (and Blaise Castle outside Bristol) commissioned a new one, more suitable for the Court of Quarter Sessions and the County Assize. The Harfords, bankers of Blaise Castle, Bristol, were benevolent landlords of the town of Lampeter and gave it its water supply, commemorated on the square by the grey stone Harford Fountain of 1862.

TO BUILDERS. Persons willing to submit Tenders for taking down the present Town-hall at Lampeter and rebuilding same, are informed that the plans and specifications will lie for inspection at the Offices of David Lloyd, Esq., solicitor, Lampeter, from Monday, 25th July instant, to Saturday 2nd August inclusive. Tenders upon lithographed forms, which will be supplied, to be delivered by post on or before Monday, 4th August, addressed to the architect, R. J. Withers, Esq., Adam Street, Adelphi, London, W.C., and from whom any further particulars may be obtained. It is to be distinctly understood that the lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. [The Welshman 25 July 1879 page 4].

Reference    The Welshman 25 July 1879 page 4 - contracts
Reference    Building News 1882 540.
Reference    Royal Academy 1882 exhibition
Reference    C Cunningham Victorian and Edwardian Town Halls 1981 282-3;