It is now one of Brentford's best-loved cafes, but the old magistrates court building was once the centre of the area's legal system.

This was the site of the market in the town for at least 300 years.

In about 1850 the old Market House on the site was demolished and a Town Hall built as a speculative development by the Brentford Town Hall and Market House Company.

It was never used as a town hall and by 1852 it housed the County and Magistrates Courts and the Board of Guardians met there.

There was also a library and public meetings were held.

The results of the Middlesex elections were announced from a balcony at the front.

In 1891 it was bought by Middlesex County Council to be used as a court and additions were made to the building.

The building closed for alterations in 1929 when the white stone front section was added.

It re-opened in 1931. The clock was made by Jullion of Brentford in the 18th century and was originally on the old Market House but was moved onto the front section of the building at the time of the 1930s addition.

The building was closed as a court in 2012 and it is now home to the popular The Verdict café and bakery.