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The Golden Gates of Warrington Town Hall

Warrington Town Hall, built in 1750, was formerly the Georgian country mansion of Bank Hall. It was sold to Warrington council in 1870. The elaborately ornamented gateway, known as the Golden Gates, was exhibited at the London Exhibition of 1862.

Credit: Racklever (22 July 2006)

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