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Places featuresYou are in: Nottingham > Places > Places features > Council House: 360掳 tour Council House: 360掳 tourTake a 360掳 tour of Nottingham landmark the Council House, visiting places not normally open to the public.  The ballroom is a replica of the ballroom at the Palace of Versailles in Paris. The committee room is where many important decisions about the city are taken. Fifty five councilors meet at least 11 times a year in the council chamber. The dining room contains an oil painting of the Queen by John Townsend. When you enter the Council House you are greeted by a hall of impressive grandeur. You'll find the Lord Mayor's Suite on the first floor of the Council House. The Sheriff's room is also known as the Royal Drawing Room. The bathroom is where the Sheriff of Nottingham freshens up. last updated: 14/09/2009 at 09:14 SEE ALSOYou are in: Nottingham > Places > Places features > Council House: 360掳 tour Facts About Nottingham Council HouseNottingham Council House was completed in 1929. It was designed by local local architect, Thomas Cecil Howitt. The building itself is made of Portland Stone, the same material that was used to build St Paul's Cathedral. Little John, the ten and a half ton striking bell, is reputed to have the deepest tone in the country. The third floor of the Nottingham Council House is dominated by the Council Chamber, where the 55 councillors meet at least 11 times a year. Here you'll find a star on the floor which marks the official centre of Nottingham. The Sheriff's Room is also known as the Royal Drawing Room and used by members of the Royal Family when they are in Nottingham.
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