Courts of Justice in Crown Square




photograph donated by Sheila Roy - taken by her father Arthur True

Built between 1957 and 1962 by Leonard C. Howitt, the Manchester City Architect, the Courts of Justice were intended to replace the Assize Courts, that had been badly damaged during the war. It featured a ceremonial entrance with an elaborate canopy.





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In May of 2008 Crown Square was caught up in the development of the Spinningfields area.


May 2008


May 2008


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December 2008


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