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Council House Collection

"Exploring the Charm of Council Houses: From Nottingham to Birmingham and Beyond" Immerse yourself in the festive spirit at the Christmas Market stalls

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Council House and Christmas Market stalls in the Market Square, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Council House and Christmas Market stalls in the Market Square, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Nottingham Market Place - William Goodacre

Nottingham Market Place - William Goodacre

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress Receiving Princess Elizabeth in the Council House Square

Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress Receiving Princess Elizabeth in the Council House Square, 2 April 1946- Athur Spooner

Background imageCouncil House Collection: View of The Council House, Nottingham, from South Parade

View of The Council House, Nottingham, from South Parade
Artist - Title: View of The Council House, Nottingham, from South Parade - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 76 x 63.5

Background imageCouncil House Collection: England, Tyne and Wear, Byker. Tom Collins House forms part of the Byker Wall

England, Tyne and Wear, Byker. Tom Collins House forms part of the Byker Wall, an award winning design comprising of a continuous block of maisonettes conceived by Ralph Erskrine

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Leuven, Belgium. Street cafe in front of Leuvens mid-15th century town hall

Leuven, Belgium. Street cafe in front of Leuvens mid-15th century town hall

Background imageCouncil House Collection: UK, England, Birmingham, Victoria Square, Fountain know as The Floozie in the Jacuzzi

UK, England, Birmingham, Victoria Square, Fountain know as The Floozie in the Jacuzzi infront of Birmingham City Council House

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Housing project, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1962. Artist: Michael Walters

Housing project, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1962. Artist: Michael Walters
Housing project, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1962. This housing development in Kirby Street in the South Yorkshire town of Mexborough is a good example of the failed 1960s housing ethos

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Council House and Christmas Market, Market Square, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England

Council House and Christmas Market, Market Square, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Council House, Market Square, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom

Council House, Market Square, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Fountain and Council House, city centre, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Fountain and Council House, city centre, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCouncil House Collection: The Penrhys Pub on the Penrhys Estate, Wales. Circa 1995

The Penrhys Pub on the Penrhys Estate, Wales. Circa 1995

Background imageCouncil House Collection: The Attard Family, 3rd February 1987. The family of 17, 7 adults and 10 children

The Attard Family, 3rd February 1987. The family of 17, 7 adults and 10 children, live together in a four bedroom council house on the Trowbridge Estate in Cardiff

Background imageCouncil House Collection: The £300, 000 community centre built at the Penrhys Estate which is to be officially

The £300, 000 community centre built at the Penrhys Estate which is to be officially
The £ 300, 000 community centre built at the Penrhys Estate which is to be officially opened by Mr George Thomas M.P. Secretary of State for Wales. 20th May 1970

Background imageCouncil House Collection: A view of part of the Penrhys housing estate with Tonypandy in the distance down

A view of part of the Penrhys housing estate with Tonypandy in the distance down the valley. 22nd March 1986

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Views of the Penrhys Estate, Wales. 10th August 1987

Views of the Penrhys Estate, Wales. 10th August 1987

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Women walking on the Penrhys Estate, Wales. 18th June 1996

Women walking on the Penrhys Estate, Wales. 18th June 1996

Background imageCouncil House Collection: The Ackroydon Estate skyscraper village adjoining Wimbledon Common

The Ackroydon Estate skyscraper village adjoining Wimbledon Common on the Putney side. 28th April 1955

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Post war prefabrication P_H00212_006

Post war prefabrication P_H00212_006
Two men constructing the upper storey of a Spooner house using plywood panels, 1947. Spooner houses were produced by Hull based manufacturer J L Spooner Ltd and were timber framed with a brick skin

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Post-War prefabrication P_H00212_007

Post-War prefabrication P_H00212_007
A man assembling the plywood panels of a Spooner house, 1947. Spooner houses were produced by Hull based manufacturer J L Spooner Ltd and were timber framed with a brick skin

Background imageCouncil House Collection: UK, England, West Midlands, Coventry, Council House

UK, England, West Midlands, Coventry, Council House

Background imageCouncil House Collection: View of Piata Sfatului, Brasov, Transylvania, Romania

View of Piata Sfatului, Brasov, Transylvania, Romania

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Council House in Piata Sfatului, Brasov Transylvania, Romania

Council House in Piata Sfatului, Brasov Transylvania, Romania

Background imageCouncil House Collection: View of Council House in Piata Sfatului, Brasov, Transylvania, Romania

View of Council House in Piata Sfatului, Brasov, Transylvania, Romania

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Leuven, Belgium. Detail from Leuvens mid-15th century town hall

Leuven, Belgium. Detail from Leuvens mid-15th century town hall

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Leuven, Belgium. Cafe in Leuvens historic town centre

Leuven, Belgium. Cafe in Leuvens historic town centre

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Leuven, Belgium. View towards town hall in Leuvens historic town centre

Leuven, Belgium. View towards town hall in Leuvens historic town centre

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Leuven, Belgium. Detail of shop fronts in Leuvens historic town centre

Leuven, Belgium. Detail of shop fronts in Leuvens historic town centre

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Birds-Eye View of Birmingham in 1886 (engraving)

Birds-Eye View of Birmingham in 1886 (engraving)
1055312 Birds-Eye View of Birmingham in 1886 (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds-Eye View of Birmingham in 1886)

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Sketches of Samoa (engraving)

Sketches of Samoa (engraving)
1106067 Sketches of Samoa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Samoa)

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Portrait in Council House of Alderman John Whitson (w / c on paper)

Portrait in Council House of Alderman John Whitson (w / c on paper)
2832579 Portrait in Council House of Alderman John Whitson (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Portrait in the Council House of Richard Lane, Mayor of Bristol (w / c on paper)

Portrait in the Council House of Richard Lane, Mayor of Bristol (w / c on paper)
2831791 Portrait in the Council House of Richard Lane, Mayor of Bristol (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Queen Victoria Knighting Herbert Ashman, Esq. First Lord Mayor of Bristol

Queen Victoria Knighting Herbert Ashman, Esq. First Lord Mayor of Bristol
2829568 Queen Victoria Knighting Herbert Ashman, Esq. First Lord Mayor of Bristol, at the Council House, November 12th, 1899, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Woodville

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Portrait in Council House of Thomas White (pencil & w / c on paper)

Portrait in Council House of Thomas White (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832583 Portrait in Council House of Thomas White (pencil & w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Portrait in Council House of the Earl of Pembroke (pencil & w / c on paper)

Portrait in Council House of the Earl of Pembroke (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832582 Portrait in Council House of the Earl of Pembroke (pencil & w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Coronation Decorations and Illuminations, London and the Provinces (litho)

Coronation Decorations and Illuminations, London and the Provinces (litho)
1629855 Coronation Decorations and Illuminations, London and the Provinces (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation Decorations and Illuminations)

Background imageCouncil House Collection: The Queens Visit to Birmingham, Illumination of the Council House and Art Gallery (engraving)

The Queens Visit to Birmingham, Illumination of the Council House and Art Gallery (engraving)
1594791 The Queens Visit to Birmingham, Illumination of the Council House and Art Gallery (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Visit to Birmingham)

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Portrait in the Council House of George Harrington, Mayor of Bristol 1617 (w / c on paper)

Portrait in the Council House of George Harrington, Mayor of Bristol 1617 (w / c on paper)
2831793 Portrait in the Council House of George Harrington, Mayor of Bristol 1617 (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Corn Street from the Council House (w / c on paper)

Corn Street from the Council House (w / c on paper)
2831778 Corn Street from the Council House (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Remains of St Ewens Tower adjoining the Council House (pencil & w / c on paper)

Remains of St Ewens Tower adjoining the Council House (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831772 Remains of St Ewens Tower adjoining the Council House (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Saracenic fountain, near the council house, Jerusalem

Saracenic fountain, near the council house, Jerusalem
LLM338277 Saracenic fountain, near the council house, Jerusalem by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saracenic fountain, near the council house, Jerusalem)

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Proposed plan for Council House adjoining Guildhall (pencil & w / c on paper)

Proposed plan for Council House adjoining Guildhall (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831896 Proposed plan for Council House adjoining Guildhall (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Portrait in the Council House of an unknown Alderman (w / c on paper)

Portrait in the Council House of an unknown Alderman (w / c on paper)
2831790 Portrait in the Council House of an unknown Alderman (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Portrait in the Council House of Richard Weston, Earl of Portland (pencil & w / c on paper)

Portrait in the Council House of Richard Weston, Earl of Portland (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831789 Portrait in the Council House of Richard Weston, Earl of Portland (pencil & w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Portrait in Council House of Dr Thomas White (pencil & w / c on paper)

Portrait in Council House of Dr Thomas White (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832581 Portrait in Council House of Dr Thomas White (pencil & w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Portrait in Council House of Edward Colton (pencil & w / c on paper)

Portrait in Council House of Edward Colton (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832576 Portrait in Council House of Edward Colton (pencil & w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Art Gallery and Council House (engraving)

Art Gallery and Council House (engraving)
967053 Art Gallery and Council House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art Gallery and Council House)

Background imageCouncil House Collection: Sketches of Birmingham (engraving)

Sketches of Birmingham (engraving)
1594772 Sketches of Birmingham (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Birmingham. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 March 1887)



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"Exploring the Charm of Council Houses: From Nottingham to Birmingham and Beyond" Immerse yourself in the festive spirit at the Christmas Market stalls, nestled in the heart of Market Square, Nottingham. The iconic Council House stands tall as a backdrop, adding an enchanting touch to this vibrant scene in Nottinghamshire, England. For a different perspective, take a stroll along South Parade and admire the breathtaking view of The Council House in all its glory. Its grandeur is truly captivating and showcases the architectural beauty that defines this historic city. Nottingham's Market Place has always been bustling with life, just like William Goodacre's painting captures. It portrays a lively atmosphere where locals gather to enjoy their daily routines amidst the charming surroundings of their beloved council house. Travel back in time to April 2nd, 1946 when Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress received Princess Elizabeth at Council House Square. This significant moment symbolizes not only historical events but also highlights how these buildings hold great importance within communities. Venturing beyond England's borders leads us to Byker Wall in Tyne and Wear. Tom Collins House forms part of this housing project that exemplifies innovative design while providing comfortable homes for residents. It serves as a reminder that they can be both functional and visually striking. Birmingham's Victoria Square boasts an intriguing fountain known affectionately as "The Floozie in the Jacuzzi. " Standing proudly beside it is none other than the majestic Council House itself. Together they create an unforgettable sight that adds character to this vibrant cityscape. Artistic expressions find their place even within council houses' history; Michael Walters' depiction of Mexborough's housing project showcases how architecture can blend seamlessly with nature while meeting people's needs for affordable homes. Back again at Market Square in Nottinghamshire, we witness another delightful fusion between tradition and festivity during Christmas time. The Council House provides an elegant backdrop against which visitors explore market stalls brimming with seasonal delights.