Work has completed on the restoration of a historic town hall in Stoke-on-Trent.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has been revamping Tunstall Town Hall, alongside contractor and developer G F Tomlinson, since April 2020 to uncover, repair and preserve some of the original heritage features.
The restoration of the grade II-listed building has brought back to life the double flight staircase, the Victorian cabinet, plaster covings, original men's toilets, original woodwork including the etched doors, skirting and architraves and the record of Tunstall council members.
A new chequerboard has also been installed, along with the re-carpeting of the stairs and the removal of the modern extension at the front to return the hall to its original frontage.
Councillor Daniel Jellyman, cabinet member for regeneration, infrastructure and heritage, said: "Improving Tunstall Town Hall and moving much-needed services into one building is a great start to improving the area.
"The project shows the council cares about its historic buildings and their significance in communities and is another example of the council being trusted to deliver heritage led projects of this nature.
"The heritage improvement works for a beautiful building have helped us uncover some incredible features and really capture the craftmanship of historical architectural roots with in the city."
Chris Flint, managing director of G F Tomlinson, added: "We're incredibly proud to have completed work on the historical Tunstall Town Hall and to see it in its former glory.
"We have extensive experience delivering heritage projects of this nature, which has seen us working collaboratively with Stoke on Trent City Council to successfully restore and re-model Longton Town Hall prior to commencing on Tunstall.
"The restoration has breathed life back into the building, which will enhance the local area, and we look forward to seeing the doors reopen again soon."