One of the finest Victorian civic buildings in England. The neo-Gothic exterior dominates Albert Square, and inside the Great Hall is lined with murals depicting the history of Manchester. If the hall is not in use, ask the porter for a visitor pass. Free entrance.
Manchester Town Hall
Victorian neo-Gothic civic landmark with murals by Ford Madox Brown
| Address | Albert Square, Manchester M60 2LA |
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| Phone | 0161 234 5000 |
A story
Alfred Waterhouse's neo-Gothic masterpiece won a design competition in 1868. The Great Hall's murals by Ford Madox Brown took twelve years to complete, depicting scenes from Manchester's history from Roman times to the Industrial Revolution.