Old Town Hall

Old Town Hall, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, March 2021

This baroque-style “Old Town Hall” was built between 1854 and 1857. This is the portico ate west end of the building, adorned with Corinthian columns and caryatids, plus a clock tower with a gilded Angela the top. Since its days at Town Hall, it has served as public library, host to a pottery heritage centre and is now home to a Sixth Form Academy.

Posted as part of Weekend B&W

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magiceye says:

March 7, 2021 at 00:35

Awe inspiring!

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Cee Neuner says:

March 6, 2021 at 17:23

Works brilliant in black and white 😀

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Linda W. says:

March 6, 2021 at 06:38

Imposing building! Have a good weekend.

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Sue says:

March 5, 2021 at 21:21

Ah, they don’t make ‘em like that anymore….

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dragonstar01 says:

March 5, 2021 at 18:48

Wonderful architecture!

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robthefrog says:

March 5, 2021 at 18:40

Impressive

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