IN 2010 Monmouth's Shire Hall was re-opened after a £4.5 million restoration.

Leading the official re-opening was the Princess Royal who walked through the town, greeted local school children and unveiled a plaque.

The Grade I listed building, which dates back to 1724, had a full refurbishment including the famous court rooms where members of the Chartist movement were tried in 1840.

South Wales Argus: WALK: Princess Anne is escorted through Monmouth centre and down Church Street with Lord Lieutenant Simon Boyle (in red and black)

Princess Anne is escorted through Monmouth centre and down Church Street with Lord Lieutenant Simon Boyle (in red and black)

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South Wales Argus: TOUR: Princess Anne arrived at the Rolls Hall and walked down to the Shire Hall

Princess Anne arrived at the Rolls Hall and walked down to the Shire Hall

South Wales Argus: WELCOME: Princess Anne accepts a bunch of flowers from Charlotte Uttley

Princess Anne accepts a bunch of flowers from Charlotte Uttley

South Wales Argus: COMMEMORATED: Princess Anne unveils a plaque at Rolls Hall

Princess Anne unveils a plaque at Rolls Hall

South Wales Argus: MUSIC: A band plays and crowds gather outside Shire Hall

A band plays and crowds gather outside Shire Hall

South Wales Argus: FLAGS: Children from Grange Monmouth Prep school wave flags

Children from Grange Monmouth Prep school wave flags

South Wales Argus: CELEBRATION: A brass band plays and crowds gather outside Shire Hall

A brass band plays and crowds gather outside Shire Hall