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The Shire Hall is a spacious and massive stone edifice, extending from Westgate Street to Bear Land; the front in Westgate Street is a copy of a temple on the Ilyssus; the portico is supported by four Ionic columns, 32 feet high, resting on an elevated base, which is reached by a flight of steps the whole breadth of the building. It was opened 26 August, 1816, and is 300 feet long and 82 feet wide, and is used for the assizes, county courts, and other county business, for which it is well adapted.

Morris & Co.’s commercial Directory & Gazetteer of Gloucestershire with Bristol and Monmouth. Second Edition. Hounds Gate, Nottingham. 1876.

The Provision Market is in Eastgate Street, extending from thence to Bell Lane and is well supplied with meat, vegetables, and provisions of all kinds. It was erected at the same time as the Corn Exchange.

Morris & Co.’s commercial Directory & Gazetteer of Gloucestershire with Bristol and Monmouth. Second Edition. Hounds Gate, Nottingham. 1876.

The Infirmary, in Southgate Street, is a plain brick edifice, which was opened in 1755; it is a commodious and well managed establishment, and every attention is paid to the sufferers who seek assistance within its walls.

The Eye Institution, in Market Parade, is supported by voluntary contributions, and was established in 1865.

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The Corn Exchange is a handsome building in Southgate Street, and was erected in 1856-7; it is entered through a corridor 13 feet 6 inches in width. The room is 52 feet long by 52 feet wide, and to the top of the lantern 45 feet high; it is adapted for balls, concerts, lectures, entertainments, &c.

Morris & Co.’s commercial Directory & Gazetteer of Gloucestershire with Bristol and Monmouth. Second Edition. Hounds Gate, Nottingham. 1876.

The County Lunatic Asylum, which was opened 21 July, 1823, is about half a mile from the city, on an elevated site, commanding some extensive views of the surrounding country. It has from time to time received many and considerable additions, and will now accommodate nearly 700 patients.

Morris & Co.’s commercial Directory & Gazetteer of Gloucestershire with Bristol and Monmouth. Second Edition. Hounds Gate, Nottingham. 1876.