dows, most of which were
formerly ornamented with painted glass, which is chiefly removed or
demolished. In the time of Henry the Eighth, through the interest of the
Duke of Norfolk, the citizens obtained leave to make of the church, a
fair and large hall for the Mayor, &c. to repair unto at a common
assembly, &c.

The St. George's Company formerly held their feasts and meetings here.
This fraternity took its rise in 1385, and at one time amounted to 240
members; in 1416, they received a charter of incorporation: in 1731, the
company resigned their charter into the hands of the Corporation; their
plate and paraphernalia were sold, their debts paid, and their meetings
entirely ceased. In 1544, the first Mayor's feast was held here, and in
1561, a sumptuous dinner, was given to the Duke of Norfolk, and a
numerous assembly of nobility and gentry, at which the Mayor's portion of
the expence, amounted to l. pound 12s. 9d. The bill of fare exhibits a
striking difference between the price of provisions at that period and
the present, beef being 1s. 6d. per stone, flour 6d. per bushel, and
double strong beer 2s. 6d. per barrel. King Charles the Second, and many
of the nobility, were entertained here in 1671. In 1774, this building,
underwent alterations, and received some additions, among which were the
present porch, and the room over it, fitted up as the City Library, in
which the Court of Requests for the recovery of small debts, is held. In
1796, the hall was opened as a Corn-Exchange for which purpose it is used
every Saturday. It was new painted, and the pictures cleaned in 1806.
The walls are decorated with numerous portraits of those who from
official situations or otherwise, have contributed to the welfare of the
city, among which, at the upper end is an admirable portrait of the
immortal Nelson, being the last, and it is considered the best for which
he ever sat. It was painted by Sir Wm. Beechey, in 1801. Also, two fine
historical paintings by Wm. Martin, of Edward and Eleanora, and the death
of Lady Jane Gray, which he presented to his native city. At the lower
end over the window is displayed, the ensign of the French ship, La
Genereux, captured by Sir Edward Berry, in 1800. Every satisfactory
particular, relative to this place, the pictures, artists, &c. may be
learned from a late publication, "A Companion to St. Andrew's Hall,
Price, 1s."

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