On offer here is an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) 1808 copper line engraving on paper of "The Town Hall, N.E, Liverpool, Lancashire". Below the print is the name of the engraver and artist, engraved by W. Woolnoth and drawn by J.C. Smith.

Good dark image which would look great framed. This print is approximately 6 x 4 inches (15 x 10.5 cm ) plus good margins, in good condition with a blank back. Published in "The Beauties of England and Wales or Original Delineations Topographical, Historical and Descriptive of each County Embellished with Engravings" by John Britton .

The Liverpool Town Hall is built in a striking style of architecture. Designed by John Wood, the Elder, the first stone of the building was laid in 1749, and the hall was opened in 1754. It is still in use today by Liverpool City Council. It is an elegant stone building, having two fronts; one towards Castle Street, the other towards the area formed by the New Exchange Buildings. Each front consists of an elegant range of Corinthian columns, supporting a pediment, and are themselves supported by a rustic base. Between the capitals are heads, and emblems of commerce in basso-relievo; and on the pediment of the grand front is a noble piece of sculpture representing Commerce committing her treasures to the race of Neptune. The ground floor was originally intended as an Exchange for the accommodation of the merchants, with insurance offices adjoining but was never used for that purpose, the merchants preferring to meet in the open street opposite the building. Since its erection a large addition was made to it on the north side, and some progress had been made towards extending and improving the rooms and offices within the building, when a fire in 1795 destroyed the whole of the interior. Following the fire, Liverpool corporation determined to rebuild the interior with a new and extended plan.

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