The Berkeley Centre, Grade II listed building in Commercial Street, Camborne, England.
The Berkeley Centre is a Grade II listed building in Camborne with a rectangular footprint and a four-stage corner tower constructed from granite and sandstone ashlar. The slate roof and large rectangular shop fronts on the ground floor now house various commercial businesses, a cafe, and a restaurant.
The building was constructed in 1866 by John Francis Basset, initially serving as the Town Hall and Market House for the community. A substantial enlargement followed in 1911, expanding its capacity and layout.
The building displays Italian palazzo design with rusticated corners, decorative cornices, and carved brackets beneath the eaves, reflecting 19th-century taste for Continental styles.
The building is easily accessible on Commercial Street and visitors can explore the shops and eateries on the ground floor. The range of commercial options makes it a practical stop for shopping and dining in the town center.
The corner tower bears an inscription reading 'ERECTED BY JOHN FRANCIS BASSET 1866' and features clock faces flanked by sunken panels. These details quietly mark the building's role as a civic landmark.
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