The Town Hall, Grade II listed town hall in Llanelli, United Kingdom
Description
The Town Hall is a Grade II listed building in Llanelli featuring a symmetrical main frontage along Church Street with seven distinct bays. The structure is topped by an octagonal clock tower cupola that rises prominently from the center of the roof.
History
The building was completed in 1896 based on a design by Williams Griffiths, who won an architectural competition for the commission. This construction represented a significant moment in the town's development during the Victorian period.
Culture
The building functions as a meeting place where residents gather for community events and local decision-making. It serves as a focal point for civic life in the town, where the identity of the place as a center of public affairs remains visible today.
Practical
The building is centrally located on Church Street and can be easily reached on foot from various points in town. The prominent clock tower makes it straightforward to locate and navigate to the site.
Did you know?
Inside the building stands a memorial plaque honoring Sergeant Ivor Rees, a local recipient of the Victoria Cross. The plaque was installed in 2007 to recognize his extraordinary service and bravery.
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