MANCHESTER TOWN HALL

The Neo-Gothic town hall of the city was built in 1877 by Alfred Waterhouse, one of the most appreciated architects of his time, who also realized the Natural History Museum in London. Here you can find a unique style, between Gothic and Victorian. The whole building is not open to the public and accessibility depends on the lives of the places and the people who work there. You will need to go through paid tours to discover the secrets (see Guided Tours section). But we can still have a foretaste of the magnificence of the building by pushing its doors. According to the halls and corridors available, a superb spectacle of arcades and statues offers the curious in a cosy and mysterious atmosphere; long corridors lead to the four corners of this true castle. Large stairs or spiral stairs connect the floors and transport you over time. If the Great Hall is open, don't miss it for its frescoes, stained glass windows and chandeliers. Everything here recalls Manchester's story: mosaics are decorated with cotton plants in reference to this industry that has enriched the city so much, and several performances of bees embody its fourmillante and worker soul.