Town Hall, Grimsby
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Town Hall, Grimsby
Image: © Stephen Richards Taken: 15 Jun 2011
Quite grand with its parade of arched windows, spacious portico with blocked columns, and paired pilasters. However, the lack of contrast in colour between the tepid yellow brick and stone detracts somewhat. Pevsner comments that its lack of vertical accent has meant it has never been very prominent in the town. Built in 1861-63 to the designs of competition winners, Bellamy & Hardy (from Lincoln), and John Giles (London). Local man, James Fowler, oversaw operations on the ground. Grade II listed. It was built for the Great Grimsby Corporation, also including courthouse and police station, and is now HQ of North East Lincolnshire Council.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.564926
Longitude
-0.082386