Victoria Law Courts

The two renowned architects Aston Webb and Ingress Bell constructed the Victoria Law Courts, which were finished in the year 1887. It is situated on Birmingham's Corporation Street. Victoria Law Courts is assessed as one of the most famous Victorian architecture.

The estate is made of red and terracotta bricks and is listed as Grade I architecture. The foundation stone was placed by Queen Victoria, which helped it become well-known and have an impact on international history.

The walls of the interior, particularly the Great Hall, are covered in exquisite decoration and sand-colored terracotta. Gibbs and Canning Limited of Tamworth created the terracotta that was utilized inside. The great hall's chandeliers are legendary for being the first to be powered by electricity and for imitating the Queen's coronation crown. Even the sand-colored terracotta used in the hall contributed to the estate's increased notoriety.

Alaska Works and a small school originally resided in the Victoria Law Court, which is now home to the Magistrate Court of Birmingham.

Year: 1887
Location: Corporation Street, Birmingham
Architect: Aston Webb and Ingress Bell