Daventry, Abbey Buildings c.1950
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To the south of the Market Square are the abbey buildings. This is a Victorian reconstruction of the last remnants of the Cluniac priory. Over the centuries it has been used as a school, a gaol and a poorhouse. The County Library was based here in the 1950s. It was opened twice a week by Mr Webb, the headmaster of the Abbey School - its sign with a flaming torch can be seen on the right-hand end of the building. A Coronation tea for children took place in the upstairs room in 1953 - the unusual treat of banana sandwiches was provided.
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