Detail of former Shire Hall, High Pavement, Nottingham
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Detail of former Shire Hall, High Pavement, Nottingham
Image: © Stephen Richards Taken: 18 Jun 2012
James Gandon's noble centrepiece consisted of four Ionic columns, carved panels, niches and carvings of "an axe, cap and rods (Roman symbols of authority)". In 1876-78, Thomas Hine diluted the simple nobility by converting the niches into doors and windows. Full view: Image
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Image Location
Latitude
52.950788
Longitude
-1.144299