The Guildhall, Grade II* listed guildhall in Poole, England
The Guildhall is a municipal building in Poole with a three-section red brick front, classical columns, and a prominent gabled roof topped with a clock and sundial. Today it operates as a register office where wedding ceremonies and civil partnerships are conducted year-round.
Construction of this Georgian building finished in 1761, funded through public donations from local parliamentary figures. In its early years, the structure served multiple purposes before becoming the civic heart of the town.
The building serves as a gathering place for important civic moments in Poole's life today, particularly weddings and civil ceremonies. It remains a focal point where locals mark their most significant personal milestones.
The building is open to the public year-round, especially during ceremony times when you can observe the civic spaces. It is centrally located in Poole and easily accessible on foot or by public transport.
The ground floor once had seven open arches where meat markets operated, connecting the building to everyday commerce in the town. Between 1819 and 1821, it temporarily functioned as a parish church before returning to its civic role.
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