Shire Hall, Stafford, Grade II listed courthouse in Stafford, England
The Shire Hall exhibits Georgian architecture with nine ashlar bays, featuring a portico supported by Doric columns and adorned with statues of Justice and Mercy.
Constructed in 1798 by architect John Harvey, this structure represents the third building on the site where county courts have operated since 1176.
The Great Hall measures 72 feet by 32 feet, containing three galleries that previously displayed exhibitions from the Staffordshire County Museum collection.
The preserved Courtroom 1 remains open for visitors to explore artifacts related to crime and policing through the centuries of Stafford's history.
Judge Thomas Noon Talfourd died in this courthouse during proceedings, and his memory remains commemorated within these historic walls.
Location: Stafford
Location: Stafford
GPS coordinates: 52.80730,-2.11669
Latest update: March 29, 2025 11:48
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