County Sessions House, Liverpool, Grade II* listed courthouse in William Brown Street, Liverpool, England
The County Sessions House exhibits Neoclassical architecture with eight paired Corinthian columns and a granite base supporting the ashlar stone structure.
Built between 1882 and 1884 by architects F & G Holme, this courthouse served the West Derby Hundred of Lancashire until its closure in 1984.
The building transformed from a judicial center to the Merseyside Museum of Labour History in 1986, later becoming part of the Walker Art Gallery.
Located at coordinates 53.4102, -2.9788, the building stands near other major cultural institutions and maintains its original Italian Renaissance interior features.
The tympanum above the entrance displays the Lancashire County Council arms, while the portico bears an inscription reading County Sessions House.
Location: Liverpool
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 53.41020,-2.97880
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:09
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