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Lerwick Town Hall

Lerwick Town Hall

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Lerwick Town Hall

Name: Lerwick Town Hall
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Location: Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Knab Coastal Walk – Clickimin Broch loop from Holmsgarth

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2. Bain's Beach, Lerwick – The Lodberries loop from Garthspool

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3. Lerwick Harbour – Knab Coastal Walk loop from Lerwick

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RS7

June 21, 2024

You can see it from Fort Charlotte.
See picture for opening times.

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Wiro L.

July 3, 2019

The 19th century, with its striking clockwork of Lerwick, is the most significant city building. Due to its elevated position on the hillhead, the town hall dominates the cityscape of Lerwick. Its impressive stained glass windows symbolize Shetland's historical heritage and the pride of the city fathers. The town hall is open to visitors; the welcome committee will be happy to answer any further questions.

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Tüftlerin

August 3, 2023

A hall for everyone
In 1880 the idea of a new public hall became very popular with the people of Lerwick. Concerned that the city lacked a proper courtroom or a comfortable venue for concerts and dances, they raised money for a building that would represent "a testament to the culture and intelligence of the community."
The Town Hall campaign coincided with a herring boom in Shetland - it was a time of unprecedented prosperity and confidence, and donations to the Town Hall campaign came from all sectors of society.
Gradually the target sum of £4,000 was reached and in October 1881 the Lerwick building contractor, John Aitken, began work. Within two years the new town hall was being used with enthusiasm

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Rafa

May 5, 2024

More info about Lerwick's gorgeous Town Hall, like its opening hours or its virtual tour guide, can be found on shetland.gov.uk/lerwick-town-hall/visit-town-hall

Tüftlerin

August 3, 2023

Stained glass sagas
Public interest in Shetland's Scandinavian heritage increased rapidly in the 1880s. Norse stories and legends were translated into English for the first time and Shetlanders were thrilled to read about the exploits of Vikings on their own islands.
Arthur Laurenson, a Lerwick merchant and self-taught scholar, was the driving force behind the town hall's decoration committee. He used his knowledge of the original Icelandic texts to inform the stained glass artists which historical figures to include and how they might be depicted. Almost all of the personalities he selected have a connection to the Shetland Islands

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Heik

September 11, 2024

A very beautiful old building

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Location: Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Lerwick Town Hall

1. Knab Coastal Walk – Clickimin Broch loop from Holmsgarth

2. Bain's Beach, Lerwick – The Lodberries loop from Garthspool

3. Lerwick Harbour – Knab Coastal Walk loop from Lerwick

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