Historic houses · West Midlands
Shire Hall, Stafford
In or near Hopton.
Shire Hall, Stafford — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stafford · 0.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Shire Hall, Stafford is a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Shire Hall in Stafford is a historic venue that hosts a variety of events and performances, including theatre shows and community activities. Visitors can enjoy a range of entertainment options throughout the year.
Place summary
Shire Hall is located in Stafford, within the West Midlands. This historic building serves as a notable example of Georgian architecture and has been designated as a Grade II listed structure.
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Background
Architecture
Designs were submitted by Samuel Wyatt, then working at nearby Shugborough Hall, and by John Nash, but the one chosen was by John Harvey - his only significant building. Harvey had worked as Wyatt's assistant or pupil, and Wyatt is believed to have been involved in the final Neoclassical style design. Building began in 1795, and the hall was completed in 1798. The hall has nine ashlar bays above a rusticated ground floor. The portico has an architrave and pediment, supported by four Doric columns. Figures of Justice and Mercy, by John Rossi and his partner John Bingley, recline on the pediment. A clock was placed between them in 1799, instead of the planned figure of Britannia from…
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- Coordinates
- 52.8073, -2.1167
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Stafford
- Parish
- Stafford, unparished area
- Postcode
- ST16 2LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stafford
- Phone
- 01785 619080
- Established
- 1798
- Nearest railway station
- Stafford — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Shire Hall, Stafford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shire Hall, Stafford?
- Shire Hall, Stafford is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST16 2LT), in the parish of Stafford, unparished area.
- What is Shire Hall, Stafford?
- Shire Hall, Stafford — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shire Hall, Stafford?
- The nearest railway station is Stafford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST16 2LT.
- When was Shire Hall, Stafford built?
- Built or established in 1798.
- Who owns Shire Hall, Stafford?
- Shire Hall, Stafford is owned by | designation1 =Grade II* Listed Building.
- How do I get to Shire Hall, Stafford?
- The nearest railway station is Stafford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST16 2LT.