Manchester Town Hall

Manchester Town Hall is a building in Manchester, England that houses the city's government and administrative functions. Completed by architect Alfred Waterhouse in 1877, it is a fine example of Victorian Gothic revival, featuring imposing murals by Ford Madox Brown.

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Manchester - England - Architect - Alfred Waterhouse - 1877 - Victorian - Gothic revival - Mural - Ford Madox Brown

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As filming is forbidden in the Palace of Westminster, Manchester Town Hall is frequently used as its "body double" in British political dramatisations.

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Palace of Westminster - British

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The Town Hall was listed as a Grade I listed building on February 25, 1952. http://www.manchester2002-uk.com/buildings/listed-buildings1.html

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Listed building - February 25 - 1952

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