Shrewsbury Market Hall tower from Market Street
The striking tower of the 1965 Market hall seen from the 16th century medieval market hall. The tower belongs to the mid-twentieth century building that replaced the Victorian market, a building that had itself survived a few more years may well still be there and being feted! That said the current hall, designed by architect David Aberdeen (probably best remembered for his TUC Building in London) has a lot going for it both in terms of its architecture and its place in civic life. The tower is a fine addition and echoes Shrewsbury's church and civic spires. It is 200 ft high and is surmounted by that fine 37ft high aluminium finial. Architecturally it provides a fine focal point to the view down Market Street.
Shrewsbury Market Hall tower from Market Street
The striking tower of the 1965 Market hall seen from the 16th century medieval market hall. The tower belongs to the mid-twentieth century building that replaced the Victorian market, a building that had itself survived a few more years may well still be there and being feted! That said the current hall, designed by architect David Aberdeen (probably best remembered for his TUC Building in London) has a lot going for it both in terms of its architecture and its place in civic life. The tower is a fine addition and echoes Shrewsbury's church and civic spires. It is 200 ft high and is surmounted by that fine 37ft high aluminium finial. Architecturally it provides a fine focal point to the view down Market Street.