Devonport Guildhall

Devonport Guildhall, Plymouth, was started in 1821 and completed in 1824. It is a regency building in the Greek Doric style, designed by John Foulston as part of the municipal centre of the town of Devonport.[1]

Past use

It was home to the magistrates court and the Mayors parlour and also was used for social events. There were cells and a mortuary, and a police station at the rear of the building. [1]

Decline and refurbishment

The building fell into disrepair when the three towns of Plymouth, Devonport and Stonehouse amalgamated and municipal functions were transferred to Plymouth.[1] It was refurbished in 1986 and 2009.[1][2][3]The building re-opened in 2010.[4][5][6]

Gallery

These pictures show comparable views of the Guildhall. The Guildhall is situated next to Devonport Column which can also be seen.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 http://www.devonportguildhall.org/about/ retrieved 12 April 2015
  2. ↑ "Devonport Guildhall reopens after £1.75m makeover". Plymouth Herald.
  3. ↑ http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/homepage/environmentandplanning/planning/deliveringchange/deliveringchangedevonport.htm retrieved 12 April 2015
  4. ↑ http://www.lepagearchitects.com/2011/01/devonport-guildhall/ retrieved 12 April 2015
  5. ↑ http://www.devoncontractors.co.uk/guildhall/ retrieved 12 April 2015
  6. ↑ http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/devon/hi/people_and_places/history/newsid_8647000/8647216.stm retrieved 12 April 2015

External sources

Coordinates: 50°22′08″N 4°10′34″W / 50.3689°N 4.1762°W / 50.3689; -4.1762

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