Lawrence Buildings

Lawrence Buildings is a Gothic Revival office structure made of sandstone in central Manchester. Its facade features tourelles, a slate roof, and ornamental detailing, with a distinctive two-story oriel window positioned above the main entrance.

The structure was built from 1874 to 1876 by architectural firm Pennington and Bridgen. It originally functioned as offices for the Inland Revenue, serving administrative purposes for local government operations.

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

The building sits at 2 Mount Street in the heart of Manchester's city center. A ground-floor cafe occupies the lower level, while the five upper floors contain flexible office spaces for various uses.

A statue of Queen Victoria sits beneath a canopy at the building's central front. It stands alongside a doorway featuring a lion and unicorn positioned 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: December 13, 2025 17:00