Old Town Hall

The Old Town Hall is a municipal building constructed from red brick with five bays, stone details, and rounded windows that face toward the water. A separate four-stage clock tower with a distinctive trumpet-shaped roof stands beside it as its own protected structure.

Built in 1846 by architect William Lambie Moffatt, the structure became the administrative center for Middlesbrough when it was formally established as a municipal borough in 1853. This marked a pivotal moment when the rapidly growing industrial town gained its own local government.

The building once served as a gathering place where residents attended public meetings, celebrations, and community events that shaped local life. Its closure marked the end of this central role in the town's social fabric and public activities.

The building is located on East Street in the Middlehaven district and is not currently accessible to visitors from the inside. You can still view its exterior architecture and the clock tower from the street.

The clock tower was built as a completely separate structure rather than being attached to the main building, making it an unusual design choice for a town hall of this period. This independence gives the tower its own protected status alongside the main building.

Location: Middlesbrough

GPS coordinates: 54.58243,-1.23486

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:00