Memorial Hall
The Town Hall and Market House were built in 1832, under a special Act of Parliament. The markets were intended to be held on the ground floor, underneath which cells for prisoners were constructed, and the floor above was used for Petty Sessions, the Savings bank, the County Court, etc. The county, in 1863, erected a building elsewhere for the sessions and the custody of prisoners; the County Court was transferred to Malvern in 1867; and in 1883 it became necessary to close the savings Bank, which had been established in 1819.
The principal use of the building now is for public meetings, concerts and other entertainments. All kind of music, jazz, folk, blues, classical as well as musicals, dramas, comedy and dance, both by local amateurs and professionals are performed. Many local groups and societies hold meetings. There are craft shows and sales, as well as public exhibitions. The hall is also home to the Upton Town Council.
