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Lawrence Buildings, Gothic Revival office building in Manchester, England

The Lawrence Buildings features tourelles, a slate roof, and ornamental elements across its sandstone facade, including an elaborate two-story oriel window above the entrance.

Constructed between 1874 and 1876 by architectural firm Pennington and Bridgen, the building initially served as offices for the Inland Revenue department.

The structure received Grade II* listed status in 1974, marking its position among the most important architectural heritage sites in Greater Manchester.

Located at 2 Mount Street in central Manchester, the building contains a ground-floor café and five upper floors dedicated to flexible office spaces.

A statue of Queen Victoria stands beneath a canopy at the central front, accompanied by a doorcase featuring a lion and unicorn on pedestals.

Location: Manchester

Inception: 1874

Architects: Pennington and Bridgen

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Made from material: sandstone

GPS coordinates: 53.47860,-2.24550

Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:46

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