City Hall, Norwich, Art Deco town hall in Norwich, United Kingdom
Norwich City Hall is an Art Deco town hall featuring a 280-foot (85-meter) main frontage with bronze doors depicting local history and industries. The building continues to serve as the seat of Norwich City Council and remains open to visitors.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth inaugurated the building in October 1938, replacing earlier Tudor, Regency, and Victorian structures at the site. This event marked the beginning of a new era for Norwich's municipal governance.
The building features sculptures by Alfred Hardiman representing Recreation, Wisdom, and Education, along with two lions at the entrance. These works reflect the values the city wanted to project at the time.
The building is open to visitors Monday through Friday between 10 AM and 4 PM and can be entered without advance booking. It is best to visit during these hours as access to certain areas may be restricted at other times.
The clock tower contains a bell manufactured by Gillett & Johnston of Croydon that produces the lowest tone of any bell in East Anglia. This particular bell is a technical marvel that can be heard ringing throughout the day.
Location: Norwich
Inception: 1938
Architects: Charles Holloway James
Architectural style: Art Deco
GPS coordinates: 52.62830,1.29130
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:42
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