Burnley, Town Hall 1895
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Perhaps the most noticeable change here would be that the ornate gas lamps have long since gone. The central dome dominates the building. However, it was originally intended that there should be a much higher tower with two flanking domes, but these were not built because some council members baulked at the cost. The façade of the Town Hall is perhaps too busy; but notice that it contains a number of niches. These were going to be filled with statues of Burnley's worthies, but again this project has not been completed.
An extract from Burnley Town and City Memories.
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