{{Short description|Building in Nottingham, England}} {{for|the old town hall demolished in 1895|Nottingham Guild Hall}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2015}} {{Use British English|date=February 2015}} {{Infobox building | name = Nottingham Guildhall | native_name = | native_name_lang = | logo = | logo_size = | logo_alt = | logo_caption = | image = Guildhall.jpg | image_size = | image_alt = <!-- or | alt = --> | image_caption = <!-- or | caption = --> | pushpin_map = United Kingdom Nottingham Central | pushpin_map_alt = | map_caption = Location in Central Nottingham | pushpin_relief = | former_names = | alternate_names = | etymology = | status = | cancelled = | topped_out = | building_type = | architectural_style = | classification = | location = | address = Burton Street | location_city = Nottingham | location_country = | coordinates = {{Coord|52|57|23|N|1|9|2.7|W|type:landmark_region:GB|display=title}} | altitude = | current_tenants = | namesake = | groundbreaking_date = 1887 | construction_start_date = | construction_stop_date = | est_completion = | topped_out_date = | completion_date = 1888 | opened_date = | inauguration_date = | relocated_date = | renovation_date = | closing_date = | demolished_date = | cost = £65,000 | ren_cost = | client = | owner = | landlord = | affiliation = | height = | architectural = | tip = | antenna_spire = | roof = | top_floor = | observatory = | diameter = | circumference = | weight = | other_dimensions = | structural_system = | material = | size = | floor_count = | floor_area = | elevator_count = | grounds_area = | architect = Thomas Verity and George Henry Hunt | architecture_firm = | developer = | engineer = | structural_engineer = | services_engineer = | civil_engineer = | other_designers = | quantity_surveyor = | main_contractor = Gabbutts of Liverpool | awards = | designations = | known_for = | ren_architect = | ren_firm = | ren_engineer = | ren_str_engineer = | ren_serv_engineer = | ren_civ_engineer = | ren_oth_designers = | ren_qty_surveyor = | ren_contractor = | ren_awards = | number_of_rooms = | parking = | url = <!-- {{URL|example.com}} --> | embed = | embedded = {{Designation list | embed = yes | designation1 = Grade II Listed Building | designation1_offname =Guildhall and associated caves | designation1_type = | designation1_criteria = | designation1_date =12 July 1972 | delisted1_date = | designation1_partof = | designation1_number = {{NHLE|num=1246296|short=y|postscript=none}} }} | references = | footnotes = }} '''Nottingham Guildhall''' is a former magistrates' court in Nottingham, England. The structure, which was used by Nottingham City Council as offices in the 1990s, is a Grade II listed building.<ref name=listed>{{NHLE |num=1246296 |desc=Guildhall and associated caves |access-date=4 April 2017 |mode=cs2|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>
==History== thumb|left|Nottingham Guildhall from the Illustrated Guide to the Church Congress 1897 Nottingham Guildhall was built in 1887 to 1888 to replace the previous Nottingham Guild Hall on Weekday Cross. Following a competition with Alfred Waterhouse as the judge, the French Renaissance Revival design by the architects Thomas Verity and George Henry Hunt was chosen. Gabbutts of Liverpool were chosen as contractors much to the annoyance of local building companies.<ref>Victorian Nottingham. A Story in Pictures. Richard Iliffe and Wilfred Baguley. Volume 19.</ref> The initial estimate for the building was £128,416 ({{Inflation|UK|128416|1883|r=-0|fmt=eq|cursign=£}}),{{Inflation-fn|UK|df=y}} and immediately the council asked Verity and Hunt to simplify the design.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.archiseek.com/2010/1883-the-guild-hall-nottingham/|title=1883: The Guildhall, Nottingham|publisher=Archiseek|access-date=14 August 2024}}</ref> The building was erected in Darley Dale ashlar and brick, with Westmorland slate roofs for a cost of £65,000<ref>Strangers Guide to Nottingham. 1892.</ref> ({{Inflation|UK|65000|1888|r=0|fmt=eq|cursign=£}}) {{Inflation-fn|UK|df=y}} and completed in 1888.<ref name=listed/>
In 1996, all magistrates were moved to the new Nottingham Magistrates' Court building.<ref>The Architects' journal, Volume 218, 2003</ref> Between 1996 and 2010 the Guildhall was occupied by Nottingham City Council. In 2010 the council left for new, modern offices at Loxley House, close to Nottingham rail station. Since this date the building has remained council-owned but is relatively unused. In 2016, the council initiated discussions with a developer with a view to selling the property.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://westbridgfordwire.com/nottingham-guildhall-site-sale-can-now-be-completed-after-terms-agreed/|title=Nottingham Guildhall site sale can now be completed after terms agreed |publisher= West Bridgford Wire|date=6 February 2024|access-date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://nottstv.com/nottingham-guildhall-sale-back-on-track-after-new-terms-agreed-with-buyer/|title=Nottingham Guildhall sale back on track after new terms agreed with buyer | date=7 February 2024|newspaper=Notts TV|access-date=14 August 2024}}</ref>
Between May and July 2024, vandals set fire to the guildhall several times. Security at the site has since been increased.<ref>{{cite news |newspaper=BBC News |title= Warning after deliberate fires set in listed building|url= https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdrlx3kjyp5o |date=14 August 2024|access-date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nottinghamworld.com/news/nottingham-guildhall-fires-warning-landmark-4741956 |title=Warning after spate of 'deliberate' fires at historic Nottingham city centre landmark|date=14 August 2024|newspaper=Nottingham World|access-date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/security-tightened-nottingham-landmark-after-9480894 |title=Security tightened at Nottingham landmark after nine fires in six weeks |newspaper= Nottinghamshire Live|date=14 August 2024}}</ref>
==Caves== The two-level cave system is reached by an open well stair. The brick-lined passages and cells were extensively modified during World War II for use as emergency headquarters and air raid shelters.<ref name=listed/>
==See also== *Listed buildings in Nottingham (St Ann's ward) *Nottingham Magistrates' Court
==References== {{Reflist}} {{Nottingham Places of Interest |state=autocollapse}}
Category:Court buildings in England Category:Magistrates' courts in England and Wales Category:Buildings and structures in Nottingham Category:Grade II listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
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