Worcester Guildhall

The Worcester Guildhall is a municipal building in the High Street, Worcester. It is a Grade I listed building.[1]

Worcester Guildhall
LocationWorcester, Worcestershire
Coordinates52.1912°N 2.2208°W / 52.1912; -2.2208
Built1723
ArchitectThomas White
Architectural style(s)Queen Anne style
Listed Building – Grade I
Designated22 May 1954
Reference no.1389921
Location of Worcester Guildhall in Worcestershire

History

The building, which was designed by Thomas White in the Queen Anne style, was completed in 1723.[1] The guildhall was originally used as a meeting place for local merchants but also became a facility for dispensing justice and included the Crown Court and nisi prius court.[1] Citizens were given the privilege of being imprisoned underneath the Guildhall rather than in the town jail, except for the most serious offences.[2] Worcester elected members of Parliament at the Guildhall, by the loudest shouting rather than raising of hands.[2] A large imposing assembly room for meetings, conferences and other events was established on the first floor.[3]

  • The Assembly Room
  • The Lower Hall
  • The Council Chambers
  • The Court Room
  • The Mayors Parlour Room


References
  1. Historic England. "Guildhall, Worcester (1389921)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
  2. Willis-Bund, J W; Page, William, eds. (1924). "The city of Worcester: Introduction and borough". A History of the County of Worcester: Volume 4. London: British History Online. pp. 376–390. Retrieved 20 May 2018.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  3. "Worcester Guildhall". Discover Worcestershire. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
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