Completed 1827 Opened 1827 | Owner X1 Lettings Architect Richard Lane | |
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Former names Salford Town Hall
Salford Magistrates Court - 2011 Location Bexley Square,
Salford,
Greater Manchester,
M3 6DJ Similar St Mary the Virgin's Church - E, Clifton Viaduct, Clifton Aqueduct, Victoria Theatre - Salford, Cadishead Viaduct | ||
X1 salford town hall
Salford Town Hall is the former town hall of Salford and later the Salford magistrates court prior to the merger with neighboring Manchester into the Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court in 2011.
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X1 salford town hall
Architect
This project was Richard Lane's first and would also be responsible for the Friends Meeting House in Chorlton-on-Medlock and also their town hall both of which have similar designs
History
Several notable events have occurred during the buildings' history. In January 1878 it was the place where local hero Mark Addy received several awards for his gallantry in saving people from drowning in the River Irwell. On October 1, 1931 it was the scene of 'The Battle of Bexley Square' where 10,000 protesters of the Salford Branch of the National Unemployed Workers Movement clashed with police, an event which is commemorated with a plaque on the building.
Listed building
Like many buildings in the local area it has a Grade II listing.