Manchester Town Hall, Manchester (must see)
Manchester Town Hall was built in 1877, at the height of the city鈥檚 industrial expansion, and is one of the UK鈥檚 finest examples of neo-Gothic architecture, designed by architect Alfred Waterhouse.
The history of this industrial northern city is intrinsic to the design and creation of this building. Waterhouse used hard-wearing 鈥楽pinkwell stone鈥� to create a structure that could survive the heavy air pollution found in Victorian Manchester. In addition, Waterhouse鈥檚 design was chosen due to its clear contrast to the neoclassical architecture found in Liverpool, Manchester鈥檚 local rival during the industrial age. The frontage of the Town Hall and Bell Tower form one of Manchester鈥檚 most recognisable images, and is covered with ornate sculptures depicting the history of the city.
The extension building was completed in the 1930s to cater for Manchester鈥檚 growing need for a larger council office. Together, the Town Hall and its iconic Bell Tower have been described as resembling a miniature version of London鈥檚 Palace of Westminster, and even have been used as its substitute in film and TV, including recent productions 鈥淪tate of Play鈥� and 鈥淭he Iron Lady.鈥�
The history of this industrial northern city is intrinsic to the design and creation of this building. Waterhouse used hard-wearing 鈥楽pinkwell stone鈥� to create a structure that could survive the heavy air pollution found in Victorian Manchester. In addition, Waterhouse鈥檚 design was chosen due to its clear contrast to the neoclassical architecture found in Liverpool, Manchester鈥檚 local rival during the industrial age. The frontage of the Town Hall and Bell Tower form one of Manchester鈥檚 most recognisable images, and is covered with ornate sculptures depicting the history of the city.
The extension building was completed in the 1930s to cater for Manchester鈥檚 growing need for a larger council office. Together, the Town Hall and its iconic Bell Tower have been described as resembling a miniature version of London鈥檚 Palace of Westminster, and even have been used as its substitute in film and TV, including recent productions 鈥淪tate of Play鈥� and 鈥淭he Iron Lady.鈥�
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Manchester Town Hall on Map
Sight Name: Manchester Town Hall
Sight Location: Manchester, England (See walking tours in Manchester)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Manchester, England (See walking tours in Manchester)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Manchester, England
Create Your Own Walk in Manchester
Creating your own self-guided walk in Manchester is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Manchester Introduction Walking Tour
The seventh most populated city in England, Manchester is an important cultural, industrial and historic center.
The recorded history of Manchester began with the civilian settlement associated with the Roman fort established circa 79 AD on a sandstone bluff near the confluence of the rivers Medlock and Irwell. Having been a manorial township throughout the Middle Ages, Manchester enjoyed rapid... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
The recorded history of Manchester began with the civilian settlement associated with the Roman fort established circa 79 AD on a sandstone bluff near the confluence of the rivers Medlock and Irwell. Having been a manorial township throughout the Middle Ages, Manchester enjoyed rapid... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Edwardian Architecture Tour
A product of the Industrial Revolution, Manchester is noted for its warehouses, railway viaducts, cotton mills, and canals, reflecting the most ambitious and exciting phase of the city's history.
During the reign of King Edward VII, which spanned from 1901 to 1910, Manchester experienced a significant boom in architectural development. This period saw a shift towards more ornate and... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
During the reign of King Edward VII, which spanned from 1901 to 1910, Manchester experienced a significant boom in architectural development. This period saw a shift towards more ornate and... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
Manchester Historical Architecture Tour
Manchester鈥檚 architecture is rich in styles. Throughout centuries, the city has evolved in phases, each of which left its peculiar imprint on the city's architectural tapestry. Here, you can see medieval red-brick buildings coexisting harmoniously with concrete-and-glass structures from the modern era.
One notable landmark in Manchester is the Statue of Prince Albert, a regal monument... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
One notable landmark in Manchester is the Statue of Prince Albert, a regal monument... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
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Top 10 Cafes and Sweet Shops in Manchester
Heading up Oldham Street from Picadilly Gardens you arrive at The Northern Quarter; the 鈥榗ool鈥� part of Manchester, think Brooklyn, Shoreditch, Le Marais; trendy young things with fancy haircuts frequent the coffee houses, boutique and vintage shops during the day and the bars once night-time...