County Hall, Chester, Administrative building in Chester, England
The County Hall features a symmetrical frontage with seventeen bays facing Castle Drive and includes projecting end sections with prominent columns.
The building, completed in 1957, replaced an 18th-century prison designed by Thomas Harrison, with construction paused during World War II.
The central council chamber, where local government decisions shaped Chester's development, now functions as a lecture theater for university students.
Located on Castle Drive, the building houses the University of Chester's Faculties of Health and Social Care and Education and Children's Services.
Queen Elizabeth II conducted the official opening ceremony of County Hall on July 11, 1957, marking its role in local governance.
Location: Cheshire West and Chester
GPS coordinates: 53.18570,-2.89120
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:31
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