County Hall, Beverley

County Hall is a municipal building in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is a Grade II listed building.[1]

County Hall, Beverley
LocationBeverley, East Riding of Yorkshire
Coordinates53.8409°N 0.4302°W / 53.8409; -0.4302
Built1881
ArchitectR. G. Smith and F. S. Brodrick
Architectural style(s)Flemish Renaissance style
Listed Building – Grade II
Designated1 March 1950
Reference no.1346321
Location of County Hall, Beverley in East Riding of Yorkshire

History

Following the implementation of the Local Government Act 1888, which established county councils in every county, it became necessary to find a meeting place for the East Riding County Council.[2] Initially meetings of the County Council were held in the Sessions House and in the Guildhall.[3] A new purpose-built building, which was designed by R. G. Smith and F. S. Brodrick in the Flemish Renaissance style, was completed in 1891.[1] Following the abolition of East Riding County Council in 1974, it became the offices of Humberside County Council.[1] Since the abolition of Humberside County Council in 1996, it has served as the offices of East Riding of Yorkshire Council.[4]

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References
  1. Historic England. "Premises occupied by Humberside County Council (1346321)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  2. "Local Government Act 1888". Legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  3. Baggs, A P; Brown, L M; Forster, G C F; Hall, I; Horrox, R E; Kent, G H R; Neave, D (1989). "'Public Institutions', in A History of the County of York East Riding: Volume 6, the Borough and Liberties of Beverley". London: British History Online. pp. 190–195. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  4. "Contact us". East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
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