Old Shirehall, Shrewsbury, County hall from 1785 in Market Square, Shrewsbury, England
The Old Shirehall presented a symmetrical frontage with nine bays facing Market Square, including a central projecting section with Italianate architectural elements.
Sir Robert Smirke designed the building in 1837 to replace the previous structure, which had developed foundation problems and fissures in the ground.
The building contained two courtrooms and a Great Room for public gatherings, serving as a center for legal proceedings and civic meetings.
The Old Shirehall functioned as the meeting place for Salop County Council until 1966, when operations moved to a new location in Abbey Foregate.
A fire in November 1880 caused substantial internal damage, leading to reconstruction work that modified the original interior layout of the building.
Location: Shrewsbury
GPS coordinates: 52.70750,-2.75390
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:27
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