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Berkshire County Council providing
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Offices and
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Blagrave Street was built in phases between 1786 and 1897, and served as the headquarters of the borough council until 1976. The council's annual meeting when new mayors are appointed continues to be held at the Town Hall. In 1976 the council moved to a new
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1575:Markson, Tevye (10 May 2019).
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