Municipal Buildings Collection (#4)

The Duke of Edinburgh in Scotland (engraving)
1060549 The Duke of Edinburgh in Scotland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Edinburgh in Scotland)

A Queens Visit to Glasgow (engraving)
1041522 A Queens Visit to Glasgow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Queens Visit to Glasgow)

Meeting of the British Association at Newcastle-on-Tyne, the Townhall (engraving)
1102724 Meeting of the British Association at Newcastle-on-Tyne, the Townhall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prince of Wales opening the New Townhall at Bolton (engraving)
1105395 The Prince of Wales opening the New Townhall at Bolton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales opening the New Townhall at Bolton)

Visit of the Prince of Wales to Chester, the New Townhall (engraving)
1104284 Visit of the Prince of Wales to Chester, the New Townhall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of the Prince of Wales to Chester)

Lubeck (engraving)
1103283 Lubeck (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lubeck. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

New Public Library and Art-Gallery, Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving)
1106887 New Public Library and Art-Gallery, Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Public Library and Art-Gallery, Newcastle-on-Tyne)

The New Plymouth Guildhall, opened by HRH the Prince of Wales (engraving)
1053056 The New Plymouth Guildhall, opened by HRH the Prince of Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Plymouth Guildhall)

Buildings of Birmingham (engraving)
1053214 Buildings of Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buildings of Birmingham)

Opening of the New Town Hall at Bradford (engraving)
1048981 Opening of the New Town Hall at Bradford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the New Town Hall at Bradford)

The Market Place, shewing the Town Hall and Hobsons Conduit, 1842 (engraving)
5988627 The Market Place, shewing the Town Hall and Hobsons Conduit, 1842 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Market Place)

New Townhall, Leicester, opened on Monday Last (engraving)
1602438 New Townhall, Leicester, opened on Monday Last (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Townhall, Leicester, opened on Monday Last)

Proclamation of the Successful Candidates for the Department of the Seine, at the Hotel de Ville, Paris (engraving)
1612031 Proclamation of the Successful Candidates for the Department of the Seine, at the Hotel de Ville, Paris (engraving) by English School

The New English Lord Mayors (b / w photo)
1604365 The New English Lord Mayors (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New English Lord Mayors)

Townhall at Larne, Ireland (engraving)
1613547 Townhall at Larne, Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Townhall at Larne, Ireland)

New Municipal Buildings, Great Yarmouth (engraving)
1623783 New Municipal Buildings, Great Yarmouth (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Municipal Buildings, Great Yarmouth)

Statue of the Queen in the Leeds Town Hall (engraving)
2771668 Statue of the Queen in the Leeds Town Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of the Queen in the Leeds Town Hall)

New Municipal Buildings, Reading, Berkshire (engraving)
2774132 New Municipal Buildings, Reading, Berkshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Municipal Buildings, Reading, Berkshire)

Vestibule of the Free Public Library, Liverpool (engraving)
2773225 Vestibule of the Free Public Library, Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vestibule of the Free Public Library, Liverpool)

Sketches at Southport, Lancashire (engraving)
1588945 Sketches at Southport, Lancashire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Southport, Lancashire)

Presentation of Alderman Shottons Portrait in the Free Library, Tynemouth and North Shields (engraving)
1099612 Presentation of Alderman Shottons Portrait in the Free Library, Tynemouth and North Shields (engraving) by English School

Ruins of the Hotel de Ville after it was burned down by the National Guard, Paris Commune, 24 May 1871 (engraving)
6001339 Ruins of the Hotel de Ville after it was burned down by the National Guard, Paris Commune, 24 May 1871 (engraving) by European School

Bath: The Municipal Buildings (b / w photo)
6027188 Bath: The Municipal Buildings (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Municipal Buildings)

The New Townhall, Buxton, Derbyshire (engraving)
1626590 The New Townhall, Buxton, Derbyshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Townhall, Buxton, Derbyshire)

The New Townhall and Parks at Preston (engraving)
1620599 The New Townhall and Parks at Preston (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Townhall and Parks at Preston)

Newport Town-Hall (engraving)
1616817 Newport Town-Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newport Town-Hall. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 February 1843)

Inauguration of the Townhall, Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving)
1619322 Inauguration of the Townhall, Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inauguration of the Townhall, Newcastle-on-Tyne)

Reading and its Neighbourhood (engraving)
1621943 Reading and its Neighbourhood (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reading and its Neighbourhood)

New Townhall, West Bromwich (engraving)
1621267 New Townhall, West Bromwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Townhall, West Bromwich)

New Public Buildings at Penzance (engraving)
1620676 New Public Buildings at Penzance (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Public Buildings at Penzance)

The Shah in Scotland (engraving)
1596014 The Shah in Scotland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah in Scotland. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 July 1889)

The New Municipal Buildings, Glasgow (engraving)
1596398 The New Municipal Buildings, Glasgow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Municipal Buildings, Glasgow)

The Queen at Glasgow, Renfrew, and Paisley, Corporation Gifts (engraving)
1595599 The Queen at Glasgow, Renfrew, and Paisley, Corporation Gifts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen at Glasgow, Renfrew, and Paisley)

The Town Hall at the Hague (engraving)
5221382 The Town Hall at the Hague (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Town Hall at the Hague)

Town Hall, Ypres (engraving)
5221360 Town Hall, Ypres (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town Hall, Ypres)

Municipal Buildings, Belfast, Ireland (engraving)
5204525 Municipal Buildings, Belfast, Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Municipal Buildings, Belfast, Ireland, Plan)

Inauguration of the Statue of the Queen, in the Leeds Town Hall (engraving)
2771666 Inauguration of the Statue of the Queen, in the Leeds Town Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inauguration of the Statue of the Queen)

Exterior of the Town Hall, Leeds, Cuthbert Brodrick, Architect (engraving)
2771657 Exterior of the Town Hall, Leeds, Cuthbert Brodrick, Architect (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exterior of the Town Hall, Leeds)

Town Hall, Bruges (engraving)
2771489 Town Hall, Bruges (engraving) by Haghe, Louis (1806-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town Hall, Bruges)

The Queens visit to Sheffield, the New Town Hall to be opened by Her Majesty (b / w photo)
1036952 The Queens visit to Sheffield, the New Town Hall to be opened by Her Majesty (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Royal Visit to Bolton, the Banquet in the New Town Hall (engraving)
1052921 The Royal Visit to Bolton, the Banquet in the New Town Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Visit to Bolton)

The Royal Visit to Bolton, Exterior of the New Town Hall (engraving)
1052879 The Royal Visit to Bolton, Exterior of the New Town Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Visit to Bolton)

The New Townhall at Great Grimsby, Lincolnshire (engraving)
1102832 The New Townhall at Great Grimsby, Lincolnshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Townhall at Great Grimsby, Lincolnshire)

The Royal Visit to Huddersfield (engraving)
1107431 The Royal Visit to Huddersfield (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Visit to Huddersfield)

The Lord Chancellor opening the New Townhall at Winchester (engraving)
1105361 The Lord Chancellor opening the New Townhall at Winchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Civil War in Paris, Barricades in front of the Hotel de Ville (engraving)
1104949 The Civil War in Paris, Barricades in front of the Hotel de Ville (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Civil War in Paris)

Key used by the Prince of Wales to open the New Townhall at Bolton (engraving)
1105396 Key used by the Prince of Wales to open the New Townhall at Bolton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Ruins of Paris, the Hotel de Ville (engraving)
1105071 The Ruins of Paris, the Hotel de Ville (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ruins of Paris, the Hotel de Ville)

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"Municipal Buildings: A Glimpse into the Heart of Communities" From historic customs to royal visits, they have witnessed countless significant events throughout history. The Dunmow Flitch of Bacon Custom, a cherished tradition depicted in an engraving, showcases the vibrant spirit of this town hall. Here, candidates undergo rigorous examinations that test their commitment and love for Great Dunmow. Across continents, these architectural marvels stand as symbols of civic pride. The Townhall of Piacenza enchants with its timeless beauty captured in an exquisite engraving. Meanwhile, the New Townhall of Bolton in Lancashire proudly opened its doors under the watchful eye of the Prince of Wales himself. Sunderland's New Municipal Buildings evoke a sense of progress and modernity through another captivating engraving. These structures serve as beacons for innovation and community development within this thriving city. Not all stories told within these walls are joyous; some reveal darker chapters etched into history's annals. The haunting depiction known as "The Banner-Cross Murder" reminds us that even amidst grandeur, justice must prevail. Royalty has graced many municipal buildings with their presence over time. Glasgow and Paisley welcomed Queen Victoria during her visit to open the new Municipal Buildings Glasgow—an occasion immortalized by unknown creators in stunning engravings from 1888. Beyond borders lie other remarkable examples showcasing diverse architectural styles and cultural heritage. From Munster (Westfalen) to Freinsheim (Pfalz), black-and-white photographs transport us back in time to admire Rathaus steps adorned with intricate designs or Marktbreit on Main's charming Town Hall nestled among picturesque surroundings. Bamberg's Rathaus stands tall as a testament to centuries-old traditions while Ulm's majestic combination of Town-Hall and Cathedral Tower leaves visitors awestruck at its grandeur—a sight forever preserved through monochromatic photography and can more than just physical structures.