When was burton town hall built

The soft furnishings in the Trent Bar make it an attractive, comfortable Lounge Bar which provides a relaxing environment. Our bar contractor can provide pleasant, helpful and smart staff, as well as an extensive range of drinks. The striking beamed ceiling, partial wood panelling and impressive tall leaded windows make it a charming room, perfect for a meeting or more intimate celebration. The large Main Hall has brilliant period features and a super dance floor — perfect as a backdrop for our Masquerade Ball.

The other rooms are spacious and easy to make use of. The facilities are great, including a good bar area adjacent to the Main Hall. The staff were all incredibly professional, from the booking and event setup, through to the assistance on the night itself. They were a pleasure to work with, and really helped the event run smoothly from start to finish. From our grand staircase and the exquisite decor of the Mayoral Suite to the gothic arches of the Main Hall, we have a range of options available to suit celebrations of all sizes and budgets.

By , the council was absolutely frustrated with the lack of a proper meeting place, upon which Michael Arthur Bass, son of the benefactor, generously passed down the legal rights of the Institute and Liberal Club to the Borough Council, to use as a Town Hall. In step with the previous building, the new one too had a great concert hall, recreational rooms open for men from all backgrounds, a council chamber, and Sunday classrooms, all contained in the classical red brick building like its predecessor.

Once again, the place gave way under the pressure of mismanagement, especially during the second world war, and sold off in Ultimately, it was razed to the ground in As for the Liberal club, it followed the same trajectory, but, fortunately, the replacement building still stands today on the corner of George Street and Guild Street, dishing out the best hot cups of tea. The same symbolic coat of arms decorates the doorway, like in all the other significant buildings in the town.

Few years into its construction and the southeast area of the building added four-story municipal offices, built almost in a parallel fashion to each other. The wall up the stairs is adorned with pictures of most recent mayors with the current one at the end of the ascending line. Back in the entrance lobby, there are big memorial timber plaques, listing the names of brave men of Burton who laid their lives in each war. Aside from all its rich history and captivating architecture, the Town Hall features a Wurlitzer Organ performance that could easily trump all your other evening activities in the town.

The mighty organ was transferred from the Forum Cinema in Northenden, Manchester, in July , only to be unveiled by the iconic late John Bee. Since then, it has been loyal to the Burtonian and their guests, providing them with continuous entertainment for over forty years now.

The voguish characteristics of the Town Hall have rendered it one of the ideal locations for weddings. The building has stood in King Edward Place in the town centre for more than years, and incorporates offices in addition to serving the community with rooms available to hire for local events and meetings.

It is also licensed as a wedding venue. The contractor is breathing new life into the building by upgrading the current office areas and renovating its stately rooms into modern office spaces in addition to creating a new main entrance area.