Sheffield town Hall was opened by Queen Victoria, using a remote control lock from her carriage. The turning of the key in the lock triggered a light in the building which was the signal for three concealed men to open the gates.
Sheffield Town Hall is a building in the City of Sheffield, England and was designed by the London-based architect E W Mountford and constructed over a seven-year period from 1890 to 1897, the building opened on 21 May 1897. An extension designed by F. E. P. Edwards was completed in 1923. Currently used by Sheffield City Council, the wonderful, gothic, exterior is built of Stoke stone from the Stoke Hall Quarry in Grindleford, Derbyshire and is decorated with carvings by F W Pomeroy. Sheffield is famous for its iron and steel industries which are depicted in the friezes.
Born in the South of England I now live half way up a mountain in Umbria, Italy. I work from my art studio looking out over fabulous views of the Italian countryside. I am so happy to share my artwork with you.
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