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Shire Hall, Stafford
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The Shire Hall is a public building in Stafford, England, completed in 1798 to a design by John Harvey.[1][2] Formerly a courthouse, it housed an art gallery which closed to the public in July 2017.[3][4] The court rooms and cells are preserved.[1] The building, its interiors, and the associated street furniture were grade II* listed on 17 December 1971,[2] when it was described as "One of the finest public buildings in Stafford".[2]
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Shire Hall, Stafford | |
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Location | Stafford, Staffordshire |
Coordinates | 52.8073°N 2.1167°W / 52.8073; -2.1167 |
Built | 1798 |
Architect | John Harvey |
Architectural style(s) | Neoclassical style |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Designated | 16 January 1951 |
Reference no. | 1298177 |
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