Nottingham Council House, situated in Nottingham, England, serves as the city hall. Dominating the skyline, its towering 200-foot (61-meter) high dome is the focal point of the city and overlooks the Old Market Square, often referred to as the “City Centre.” This remarkable structure is designated as a Grade II* listed building.
The Council House was commissioned to replace the former Nottingham Exchange. Designed by Thomas Cecil Howitt in the Neo-Baroque architectural style, its construction took place between 1927 and 1929.
Nestled within the belfry is the ‘Little John’ hour bell, affectionately named, which holds the distinction of being the deepest toned clock bell in the United Kingdom. This massive bell weighs over 10 tonnes and its resonant chime can be heard across a distance of seven miles.
The foundation stone, concealed behind the left-hand lion as you approach the building, was laid by Alderman Herbert Bowles, Chairman of the Estates Committee, on 17 March 1927. The original construction cost was £502,876, equivalent to £32,520,000 in 2021. However, when the final bill was settled in 1981, including interest, it amounted to £620,294, equivalent to £40,120,000 in 2021. The building received its official inauguration from the Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VIII and subsequently the Duke of Windsor, on 22 May 1929.
Over the years, Nottingham Council House has hosted numerous prestigious events attended by royalty, statesmen, women, and celebrities from the entertainment world. Notably, it witnessed the triumphant presentations of the FA Cup in 1959 and the European Cup in 1979 and 1980 from its balcony.
Since 2010, when Nottingham City Council relocated councillors’ offices to Loxley House, the Council House has seen reduced use for day-to-day administrative functions. Moreover, starting in April 2011, it also serves as the primary Register Office for Births, Marriages, and Deaths within the city.
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