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Woolwich Town Hall
Woolwich
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A grand Grade II*-listed Edwardian Baroque town hall from 1906 in Woolwich's Bathway Quarter, with a tall clock tower and dome. It's home to Royal Greenwich council and the borough's register office.
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About Woolwich Town Hall
Woolwich Town Hall is one of London's finest Edwardian civic buildings and a rare London example of Edwardian Baroque. Designed by Alfred Brumwell Thomas and opened in January 1906, it has a soaring clock tower, a green copper dome and richly carved stonework around its arcaded entrance.
Built for the new Metropolitan Borough of Woolwich, it became the headquarters of Greenwich council in 1965 and still is today. It's Grade II*-listed and anchors the historic Bathway Quarter, alongside the old courts, police station and library.
It's also the borough's register office, so on many days you'll see wedding parties on the steps. Notably, Woolwich Council chose not to have a royal opening: Labour MP Will Crooks gave the opening speech instead.
Worth knowing
Why visit?
For one of London's most flamboyant Edwardian town halls, right in central Woolwich.
History & character
Third town hall for Woolwich, begun in 1903 to designs by Alfred Brumwell Thomas and opened in January 1906 by Will Crooks MP. Seat of Greenwich council since 1965; Grade II*-listed.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you get married at Woolwich Town Hall?
Yes, it's the Royal Borough of Greenwich's register office.
Who designed Woolwich Town Hall?
Alfred Brumwell Thomas; it opened in January 1906.