Sheffield Old Town Hall, Former courthouse in Sheffield, United Kingdom.
The Sheffield Old Town Hall is a neoclassical building on Waingate Street with a central clock tower and several interconnected rooms. The complex houses former courtrooms, prison cells, and administrative spaces spread across multiple floors.
The building was constructed in 1808 as a courthouse and town hall and underwent major expansions in 1833 and 1896. It served as Sheffield's justice center until closing in 1996.
The building reflects Sheffield's past as an important administrative hub where judges and citizens came together. The preserved courtrooms and grand staircases show how the city organized its legal matters in the 19th century.
The building is currently not open to visitors as it stands empty and is in a deteriorating state. Approved plans outline a conversion into a hotel with rooms, apartments, retail spaces, and restaurants, which will reshape its future use.
The building is connected to Sheffield Police Offices by underground passages that run beneath the city streets. These hidden tunnels once helped safely transport prisoners and judges between buildings without using public roads.
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