Assize Courts



Assize Courts

Summary

Corner view looking at a large Gothic style building: the assize courts in Manchester, built1859-64, destroyed by bombing in 1940-41. The entrance can be seen up some steps and under three archways. A tower with a pointed roof can be seen rising from behind the rest of the building. On the right hand side of the roof, is a flag pole with a red flag attatched. In front of the building, on the road can be seen two horse drawn carriages.


Object Name

Assize Courts

Date Created

1859-70

accession number

1966.818

Place of creation

United Kingdom

Support

paper

Medium

ink
watercolour

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