the customs house with captain george vancouver kings lynn sunny winter day |
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| the Custom House was built by Henry Bell in 1683 as a merchants' exchange. The building was used as a customs house from the 18th century until 1989. The building originally had an open arcade on the ground floor, supported by Doric columns, which is now filled in. The timber lantern is in the shape of a Greek cross and the building has numerous pilasters and pediments. Inside there are barrel vaulted cellars and 18th century wooden panelling. The Custom House was the first Classical building to be built in King's Lynn. |
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