The Court House in Jury Street is an impressive 18th Century building that was both designed and built by Francis Smith between 1724 and 1731. The court house has a ballroom above it and a figure of Justice that was made by Thomas Stayner above the main doorway. The town council chamber still has original court room fittings including ironwork by Benjamin King and Thomas Paris. The court used to be the centre of the town’s elite social life with winter dancing assemblies and lectures being held there.