1871 – Old Town Hall, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire

Architect: Ernest Bates

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Designed by Ernest Bates, in the Renaissance “second empire” style, with a 15-bay main frontage constructed of Cefn sandstone. It has segmental-headed windows on the ground floor, round-headed windows on the first floor and pavilions at roof level. Grade II listed building, now longer in use as a town hall, instead it now houses the Law Courts. Illustration published in The Building News, July 2 1869.

Published July 2, 2025 | Last Updated September 2, 2025