Historic houses · North West England
Hanover Building
In or near Manchester.
Hanover Building — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Victoria · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Hanover Building, you can reach it via Manchester Victoria station, which is 0.2 km away. Entry is paid, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is M4 3BG.
About
Hanover Building is a Grade II*-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Summary from the official site
The National Football Museum is dedicated to showcasing the history and culture of football. Visitors can explore various exhibits, including the Hall of Fame, and engage with interactive displays that highlight the sport's significance.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
The Hanover Building is a Grade II office building in the NOMA district of Manchester, England.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Architecture
Hanover was built between 1905 and was officially open in 1907. The building was listed as a Grade II building in 1988. Hanover is forged from two original buildings, E Block, a Co-operative Wholesale Society drapery warehouse constructed in 1904 and Hanover, added in 1909 to create 100000 sqft of office and additional warehouse space. It was designed by Co-operative Wholesale Society architect F. E. L. Harris and was built using the newest construction techniques of its time. Over 1.5 million bricks were used during construction and the overall construction cost was £50,000 (). Hanover is a good example of Edwardian Baroque architecture, constructed in red brick with polished granite and…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.4864, -2.2405
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M4 3BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Central
- Phone
- +44 161 605 8200
- Established
- 1907
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Victoria — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last admission 4pm
- Official site
- www.nationalfootballmuseum.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q5649370 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hanover Building (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hanover Building?
- Hanover Building is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M4 3BG), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is Hanover Building?
- Hanover Building — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hanover Building?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Victoria, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode M4 3BG.
- When was Hanover Building built?
- Built or established in 1907. Designed by Francis Eldred Lodge Harris.
- Who owns Hanover Building?
- Hanover Building is owned by NOMA.
- Is Hanover Building a listed building?
- Hanover Building is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- How do I get to Hanover Building?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Victoria, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M4 3BG.