Historic building in Swaffham to get £160,000 restoration
The Swaffham Assembly Rooms in the marketplace date back to 1776 - the same year as the American Revolution.
£160,000 is going to be spent on restoring a listed building in Swaffham that dates back hundreds of years.
The Swaffham Assembly Rooms in the marketplace were built in 1776, the same year as the American Revolution.
The building is now in need of 'extensive' repairs, including water proofing and work to the roof.
The work will be funded by Historic England, in collaboration with Breckland Council, the Iceni Partnership and Swaffham Town Council.
Councillor Judy Anscombe, Deputy Mayor from Swaffham Town Council said:
"As one of the stakeholders supporting the High Streets Heritage Action Zone Project for the Assembly Rooms, I am looking forward to seeing the improvements to this iconic and historic building in the centre of the Town."
"It is good for Swaffham, with the Assembly Rooms overlooking the Market Place, to have this building looking pristine once again."
Tony Calladine, East of England Regional Director, Historic England, said: "I'm delighted that partnership working has enabled the repair and restoration of the historic Assembly Rooms."
"This important building will continue to be at the heart of the community for years to come and a place where people can be proud to come together."