Accrington, Town Hall 1897
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More about this scene
The Town Hall was originally known as the Peel Institution, and was used as Assembly Rooms. The etching on the windows, 'Magistrates Room' and 'Solicitors Room', reminds us that the Magistrates' Courts were also housed here for many years. The police station, just visible behind on the left at the top of Union Street, was accessible from the court via an underground passage for the prisoners to pass through on their way from dock to cell. The imposing ballroom has seen many gatherings of different types, including the Grand Fancy Dress Ball that is advertised on the large poster along with the Cyclists Parade. These events were amongst fundraising activities for the provision of a Cottage Hospital. Recently refurbished, the ballroom is still in regular use today for a variety of events.
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