Paisley Town Hall , Abbey & Tannahill Statue
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Paisley town hall was built in 1882 by Belfast architect W.H.Lynn . A fine example of Victorian architecture it is now a venue for weddings and other social events
Outside the main doors is a statue for Robert Tannahill , the famous paisley poet . Born in Castle Street , Paisley on 3rd June 1774 .
Paisley Abbey is currently a Church of Scotland parish kirk . Formerly a Cluniac monastery the abbey ...
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Text by Steve Smith.
