Preston Crown Court, Crown Court in Preston, England.
The courthouse features thirteen bays facing Harris Street, with a central round-headed doorway and large Ionic order columns at its symmetrical main frontage.
Construction began in February 1900 when Frederick Stanley, Earl of Derby, laid the foundation stone, and the building officially opened on June 18, 1904.
The Sessions House, designed by Henry Littler in Edwardian Baroque style, represents the evolution of British judicial architecture in Lancashire during the early 20th century.
The facility contains multiple courtrooms handling criminal cases, appeals, and family matters, with public access to case records and hearing schedules.
The building's four-stage tower reaches a height of 54.7 meters, making it among the tallest structures in Preston's cityscape.
Location: Preston
GPS coordinates: 53.76240,-2.69890
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:31
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