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The New Townhall, Blackburn, 1857. Civic building designed by James Patterson. The style is Italian...The police office and prison are at the east end of the buildings, the entrance to the prison-yard being under a rusticated gateway...On the right is a news-room; on the left...are the council-room, Town Clerk's office and muniment-room. Behind the vestibule...is the police court, lighted by a glass dome...On one side of this court is the Mayor's parlour, a smaller police court, clerks office, attorneys, and other rooms; and on the other side is the public entrance to the arge court, and rooms for the clerks connected with the business of the court. On the east side are the police office and the prison, containing eighteen cells. The first floor is reached by two staircases, one from each end of the corridor behind the vestibule'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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The New Townhall of Blackburn, built in 1857, is a magnificent example of Italianate Neoclassical architecture, designed by James Patterson. This civic building, as depicted in this black and white wood engraving from the Illustrated London News, showcases the grandeur and intricacy of Victorian-era design. At the east end of the building, the police office and prison are situated, with the entrance to the prison-yard hidden under a rusticated gateway. To the right is a news-room, while the council-room, Town Clerk's office, and muniment-room are located on the left. Behind the vestibule lies the police court, illuminated by a glass dome. Adjacent to the police court are the Mayor's parlour, smaller police court, clerks' office, attorneys', and other rooms. The public entrance to the large court, along with rooms for the clerks connected with the business of the court, is located on the other side. The first floor is accessed by two staircases, one from each end of the corridor behind the vestibule. This impressive structure, a symbol of Blackburn's civic pride, reflects the importance of law and order during the 19th century. The New Townhall stands as a testament to the artistic and architectural achievements of the time, showcasing the intricate details of Neoclassical design, from the rusticated gateway to the glass dome.
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