Accrington Town Hall, Grade II* listed town hall in Accrington, England.
The neoclassical building features a grand facade with seven bays, including a central portico supported by six Corinthian columns and a prominent pediment.
Initially established as the Peel Institute in 1858, the structure was designed by architects James Green and T Birtwhistle before becoming the town hall in 1865.
The assembly hall on the first floor serves as a central meeting point for local government sessions and community gatherings in Hyndburn Borough.
Located at 42 Blackburn Road, the municipal building maintains regular opening hours for administrative services and offers spaces for various celebrations and events.
The town hall became a significant military recruitment center in 1914, where the Accrington Pals Battalion of the East Lancashire Regiment was established.
Location: Hyndburn
Inception: 1857
Architects: James Green, T Birtwhistle
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 53.75330,-2.36523
Latest update: March 24, 2025 06:48
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