Burslem's second town hall

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Town Hall, Burslem
Second Town Hall in Burslem

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This Town Hall (built between 1854 and 1857) replaced the
earlier one of 1761. It, in turn, was replaced in 1911.

1854, Neo-Classic Style, Ashlar,
Architect: G. T. Robinson
built on the same site as the first town hall

The foundation stone was laid on May 24th 1854
by William Davenport, the potter, of Longport Hall.

In Arnold Bennett's book "The Old Wives' Tale", Mr. Baines possessed a watch that he considered to be infallible and frequently, when it did not correspond with the town hall clock, he would expostulate: "Then th' Town Hall's wrong"

Entry in N. Pevsner's 'The Buildings of England':

"OLD TOWN HALL, 1852-7 by G.T.Robinson of Lemington. With giant pilasters and a portico to the w of clustered giant columns. Baroque top. Impressive entrance hall and staircase."

Postcard of second Town Hall and Market Place, (1910)

Photo: August 1987 - the 'angel' can be seen atop the clock tower
The Queens Hall (Burslem's third town hall) can be seen on the left background.

on the second town hall

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28/01/2002