Swanspool House, in the centre of Wellingborough, dates from 1778, and is used as offices by the local council. My son got married there.

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Swans breed in profusion on the River Nene near the flour mills at Wellingborough.

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If they think they are likely to get fed the swans quickly gather near the embankment at Wellingborough.

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This is one of Wellingborough's oldest buildings, and possesses a genuine minstrel's gallery. It was constructed as a house in 1540 and it displays a fine combination of limestone and ironstone lines and a stout timber-framed bay projects from the left side of the main entrance. It was modified during the 17th century and in 1830 it became an inn.

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This is reckoned to be possibly the finest United Reformed Church in the country, and with its circular shape enjoys excellent accoustics. This Grade II*-listed building dates from 1875. The architect was E Sharman to a plan by Caleb Archer.

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