Formerly at the NE corner of Dale Street and High (or Juggler) Street.
2 storeys with a roof of stone slates. Exterior flight of stairs to the upper floor.
Also known as the Guild or Common Hall.
Liverpool's town books survive from 1550. Although there is no direct evidence of the town hall's use by touring entertainers, it is probable that the few troupes recorded would have performed before the mayor in the principal indoor civic space.
No trace of the building remains above ground.
1515 Bequeathed to the town for public use by the priest, John Crosse: the 'new [house] called our Ladie house to kepe their courtes and such busynes as they shall thynke most expedient' (VCH Lanc 4.14 ).
1673 New 2-storey town hall on stone pillars was built, replacing the Tudor hall (VCH Lanc 4.23).
REED Lanc 35--55
