Manchester Town Hall

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/manchester-town-hall

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1. When was Manchester Town Hall built?1877
2. How tall is Manchester Town Hall?280 feet (85 meters)
3. What is the location?Albert Square and St Peter's Square, Manchester, England
4. What is the architect?Alfred Waterhouse
5. Why does Manchester Town Hall have a big clock tower?The clock tower shows Manchester’s power and pride during the Industrial Revolution. It also makes the building stand out in the city skyline.
6. What are the Manchester Murals?The Manchester Murals are 12 large paintings in the Great Hall. They tell the story of Manchester from ancient times to the industrial age.

Victorian Neo-Gothic: An architectural revival style popular in the 19th century, inspired by medieval Gothic structures.
Municipal Building: A structure housing the administrative offices and meeting places of a local government.
Grade I Listed Building: A building of exceptional architectural or historic interest, afforded the highest level of legal protection.
Civic Headquarters: The main administrative center for a city's local government and its ceremonial functions.