Old Town Hall, Grade II listed town hall in Wakefield, England
The Old Town Hall stands as a two-story brick building with stucco facing, featuring seven bays and round-headed sash windows on the first floor.
Constructed between 1798 and 1800 as New Assembly Rooms, the building served as council chambers from 1861 to 1880 before becoming an organ factory.
The building became the birthplace of the Wakefield Star newspaper in 1803, marking the beginning of printed news media in the town.
Located in central Wakefield near Westgate train station, the building offers access to a multi-story pay-and-display car park across the street.
The structure features a sculptural public art piece called 'seams' by Oliver Barratt, installed outside the building in July 2007.
Location: Wakefield
GPS coordinates: 53.68328,-1.50069
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:35
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