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The Sessions House In History and Today

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BUILT IN 1843 AND DESIGNED BY CHARLES KIRK, THIS HISTORIC COURTHOUSE HAS SERVED JUSTICE FOR OVER 150 YEARS, BEFORE BEING BOUGHT BY A PRIVATE OWNER IN 2016 FROM HER MAJESTY'S COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE. CONSTRUCTED IN A TIME OF PROSPERITY FOR THE TOWN OF SPALDING, THE GOTHIC CASTLE STYLE OF THE SESSIONS HOUSE HAD NO EXPENSE SPARED IN ITS ARCHITECTURE AND FIXTURES. MANY OF THE ORIGINAL FEATURES REMAIN, AND THE BUILDING IS STEEPED IN HISTORY. EVEN THE BLACKOUT BLINDS USED IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR CAN BE FOUND TUCKED AWAY IN THE NORTH TOWER.

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Historical view of Spalding Sheepmarket from the windows of The Sessions House

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TODAY THE UNIQUE ARCHITECTURAL SPACES OF THIS ICONIC GRADE 2 LISTED BUILDING IS UNDER THE CARE OF ERIKA AND HER FAMILY.  THE SPACES ARE BEING MADE AVAILABLE FOR A VARIETY OF OCCASIONS AND EVENTS, INCLUDING WEDDINGS, PRIVATE PARTIES, CORPORATE MEETINGS AND ALL YEAR ROUND ARTS AND CULTURAL EVENTS.   

OUR GOAL IS TO FOSTER A VIBRANT AND INCLUSIVE SPACE, WHERE LIFELONG MEMORIES ARE CREATED. 

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The Sessions House Today

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