Wallasey Town Hall, located on Brighton Street in Wallasey, Merseyside, stands as a significant landmark with a rich history.

The foundation stone was laid by King George V and Queen Mary on 25 March 1914. Designed by the architectural firm Briggs, Wolstenholme & Thornely in the Neoclassical style, the building was completed in 1916.

However, due to the First World War, it initially served as a military hospital under the command of the 1st Western General Hospital in Fazakerley. It wasn’t until 3 November 1920 that the building was officially opened as Wallasey Town Hall.

The town hall’s design features a symmetrical frontage with seventeen bays facing the River Mersey. The central section, projecting prominently, includes a doorway on the ground floor and three tall round-headed sash windows on the first floor.

Atop the building is a three-stage lantern adorned with large round-headed arches and sculptures by William Birnie Rhind, representing peace, courage, prudence, and industry. The entire structure reaches a height of 180 feet. During the Second World War, on the night of 3 August 1940, the civic hall within the town hall suffered significant damage from the bombing, resulting in the destruction of its organ.

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visited to inspect the damage on 6 November 1940. After the war, a plaque was installed inside the town hall to commemorate the American forces stationed in the town during the conflict.

Over the years, Wallasey Town Hall has hosted notable events, including a visit from Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh on 13 July 1957, during which they greeted the crowd from the balcony.

In 1974, following local government reorganization, the town hall became the headquarters for the newly formed Metropolitan Borough of Wirral. In recognition of its architectural and historical significance, the building’s listed status was upgraded from Grade II to Grade II* in July 2023.

Today, Wallasey Town Hall stands as a testament to the area’s rich history, serving as a central figure in the civic life of the Wirral Peninsula.