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Saturday 13th
County Buildings
Martin Street, Stafford, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2LH
County Buildings was first brought into use over 100 years ago in October 1895. Designed by an emerging young architect, Henry Hare, who in 1892 won a competition for the design of a new Council hall in which County Councillors could meet to conduct their business, and which would provide accommodation for the Councils officials. Constructed by a builder from Wolverhampton , Henry Lovatt, The work took over two years to complete and a second campaign of building in 1900 and 1902 saw the addition of the Members Library. One of the many spectacular features of the building is the 12 foot wide staircase, built from Hopton Wood Limestone with an Oak gallery running around three sides . Prominant In the domed Chamber are four large releif panels executed by the sculptor Frederick Emil Eberhard Schneck. Members of Stafford Historic and Civic Society will provide full guided tours.
Opening Times
There is a lift to the first floor.
- See more at: http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/directory/county-buildings1#sthash.WvNjgWBV.dpuf
Saturday 13 September 11am to 4pm
View artefacts from the collections at the Ancient High House and Staffordshire Yeomanry Museum not normally on public display.
No booking necessary
Free admission.
Supported by the Staffordshire Yeomanry Museum
In support of Heritage Open Days
Sunday 14th
Hands on Arms and Armour: Heritage Open Day event at Stafford Castle
Sunday 14 September 11am - 4pm
Try on armour and costumes from the medieval period. With guided tours of Stafford Castle’s Keep.
No booking necessary
Free admission.
In support of Heritage Open Days
County Buildings
Martin Street, Stafford, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2LH
County Buildings was first brought into use over 100 years ago in October 1895. Designed by an emerging young architect, Henry Hare, who in 1892 won a competition for the design of a new Council hall in which County Councillors could meet to conduct their business, and which would provide accommodation for the Councils officials. Constructed by a builder from Wolverhampton , Henry Lovatt, The work took over two years to complete and a second campaign of building in 1900 and 1902 saw the addition of the Members Library. One of the many spectacular features of the building is the 12 foot wide staircase, built from Hopton Wood Limestone with an Oak gallery running around three sides . Prominant In the domed Chamber are four large releif panels executed by the sculptor Frederick Emil Eberhard Schneck. Members of Stafford Historic and Civic Society will provide full guided tours.
Opening Times
- Saturday 13 September: 1000-1600; tour 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 & 1500
There is a lift to the first floor.
- See more at: http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/directory/county-buildings1#sthash.WvNjgWBV.dpuf
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Hands on artefacts: Heritage Open Day event at Ancient High HouseSaturday 13 September 11am to 4pm
View artefacts from the collections at the Ancient High House and Staffordshire Yeomanry Museum not normally on public display.
No booking necessary
Free admission.
Supported by the Staffordshire Yeomanry Museum
In support of Heritage Open Days
Sunday 14th
Hands on Arms and Armour: Heritage Open Day event at Stafford Castle
Sunday 14 September 11am - 4pm
Try on armour and costumes from the medieval period. With guided tours of Stafford Castle’s Keep.
No booking necessary
Free admission.
In support of Heritage Open Days
