Middlesex Guildhall
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The Middlesex Guildhall is a court building in Westminster which houses the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.[1] The building stands on the south-western corner of Parliament Square, near the Palace of Westminster.[2] In 1970, the historic building was listed Grade II*.[3]
Middlesex Guildhall | |
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General information | |
Status | Completed |
Type | Court |
Architectural style | Gothic revival with Flemish-Burgundian references |
Address | Parliament Square City of Westminster SW1P 3BD |
Town or city | London |
Country | England |
Coordinates | 51°30′01.5″N 00°07′40.8″W |
Current tenants | |
Construction started | 1906 |
Opened | 1913; 111 years ago (1913) |
Owner | Ministry of Justice |
Technical details | |
Material | Portland stone with slate roofing |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | James Glen Sivewright Gibson |
Other designers | Henry Charles Fehr (Sculptor) |
Renovating team | |
Architect(s) | Feilden + Mawson supported by Foster and Partners (2007–2009) |
Other information | |
Public transit access | Westminster |
Website | |
Official website | |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Official name | Middlesex Guildhall |
Designated | 5 February 1970 |
Reference no. | 1226369 |
Constructed in the early 20th century, the building was designed by Scottish architect J. S. Gibson and sculpted by British artist Henry Fehr.[3][4] The guildhall is described by Historic England as Neo-Gothic with Flemish-Burgundian references.[3]
Initially serving as an administrative centre for Middlesex County Council and as a Court of quarter session, it has undergone several iterations.[5] The building later served as a Crown Court centre, until the establishment of the Supreme Court in the early 21st century.[6]