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Manchester Town Hall

Imagine a giant castle in the middle of a city, filled with amazing art and a super tall tower!

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Philip Hindes' gold post box

Philip Hindes' gold post box

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(Former) Theatre Royal and (Former) Free Trade Hall
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Town Hall Albert Square, Manchester
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Manchester City Hall
Father Christmas on the town hall
Manchester Town Hall
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Key Facts

Location
Manchester, England.
Year Built
Completed in 1877.
Tower Height
280 feet (85 meters) tall.
Famous Bell
Great Abel.

Where is This Big Building?

Manchester Town Hall is a super special building in a city called Manchester, in England. It's like the city's main office where important decisions are made. It stands proudly between two big squares, Albert Square and St Peter's Square.

Think of it as the heart of the city, where lots of people gather and important things happen. It's a place that tells a story about Manchester's past and present.

A Castle Built for Grown-Ups!

This amazing building looks like a castle from a fairy tale! It was built a long, long time ago, in 1877. It's made of stone and has lots of pointy bits and tall windows, just like old castles. The most exciting part is the super tall clock tower. It's so high, it's taller than a giraffe stretching its neck all the way up! Inside, there's a huge room called the Great Hall with amazing paintings.

Art That Tells a Story!

Inside the Town Hall, there are incredible paintings called the Manchester Murals. These aren't just pretty pictures; they show the exciting history of Manchester! They tell stories about how the city grew and what important things happened there.

There are also statues and busts of famous people who did amazing things for Manchester. It's like a museum inside a castle, showing off the city's heroes and adventures.

The Tower That Chimes!

The most eye-catching thing about Manchester Town Hall is its giant clock tower. It reaches way up into the sky, and at the very top, there's a huge bell named 'Great Abel'. This bell is so big, it's like having a giant's doorbell! When it rings, everyone in the city can hear it. The clock on the tower helps everyone know what time it is, keeping the whole city on schedule.

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