Old Council House, Bristol, Grade II* listed building in Corn Street, Bristol, England
The Old Council House features a neoclassical design with five bays and two large Ionic columns positioned on each side of the main entrance point.
The current structure, completed in 1827 by architect Robert Smirke, replaced three previous buildings including a medieval council house and St Ewen's Church.
The interior contains 17 historical artworks, including portraits of Queen Anne, George II, and Queen Caroline, representing different periods of British monarchy.
The building serves as a local register office for documenting births, deaths, marriages, civil partnerships, and citizenship, located 20 minutes from Temple Meads station.
A statue of Justice by Edward Hodges Baily stands on the parapet above the entrance, while former prison cells remain in the basement level.
Location: City of Bristol
Inception: 1827
Architects: Robert Smirke
GPS coordinates: 51.45240,-2.60204
Latest update: March 8, 2025 09:10
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