Designed by architect Joseph Hanson but based on Palladio's Books of architecture the Birmingham Town Hall is an impressive site. To look at, you would be forgiven for assuming it's construction to be of stone but like most buildings of the 1830's it is built of brick with stone facing. Unfortunately the building is currently closed to the general public and awaiting much needed restoration. Recently funds have been secured to ensure that the town hall is restored to its former glory.

The town hall was built with the intention that it housed an organ. The town hall is currently being renovated at a cost of £31 million and should open in 2007. This Grade I listed building how has its own web site where you can follow developments.

www.townhall.org.uk