St George's Hall, Liverpool, the finest neo-classical building in Europe and is of global significance. Completed in 1854 designed by Harvey Lonsdale Elmes, it is situated on Lime street. Elmes dies before the building was completed it was complted by Charles Robert Cockerell
In front of the Hall is St George's Plaza, a cobbled area, with several statues, behind is St John's Gardens. Below the south end of the building is a Merseyrail station.
The central hall is 169x74 feet, the floor is Minton and is normally protected by a wooden cover. The Organ is one of the largest in the United Kingdom and until the Royal Albert Hall's organ was completed was the largest.
The building contains a court, which until 1984 was Liverpool's only crown court,it is situated at the south end of the building. In the north end of the building is the small concert room, this can hold 1200 people.
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