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Where in town would you find this smart new bronze plaque?

Clues:

It’s on a building in The Square

That building was opened 130 years ago (1894)

It’s a heritage II listed property

The architect was Charles Natusch

This 1908 photo of The Square includes the building.

 

Answer:

It’s Martinborough Museum, formerly the Town Library. 

If you’d like to visit this special building – and see the interesting contents inside – 

it’s open 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. 

From 27 December-6 February it will be open every day.

Admission is free but a donation/koha is very much appreciated.

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