Former Magistrates' Court, Tooley Street
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Image: © Stephen Richards Taken: 26 May 2013
A bit gawky, but an interesting design, the recessed centre containing a huge broken pediment. By J.D. Butler, 1904. Grade II listed. Local courts have been hit hard by government spending cuts - this one closed in 2013 and is destined to become a hotel, but in general they are difficult buildings for which to find new uses.