Thursday, 5 May 2011

Southampton Civic Centre

Visited Southampton and spent an interesting day exploring the townscape. Despite the efforts of German WW2 bombing there is still some heritage left to see.

Southampton Civic Centre is a grand group of buildings, currently undergoing building works on one side for a new museum. Constructed 1928 - 39 by Architect E Berry Webber.

The Guildhall frontage is imposing in classical style, faced with Portland stone see: http://www.fotolibra.com/?u=26969