Town Hall

The Town Hall in Southwold is a building that was originally a house, dating from around 1810, and was converted into a Town Hall in the early 20th century. It is constructed of gault brick and features a hipped roof covered with black-glazed pantiles.

The exterior has three storeys and a three-window front. On the left side, there is a six-panelled door with a plain overlight set in a simple doorcase. To the right of the door are two six-over-six horned sash windows that replaced the original fire station doors. The first-floor windows are six-over-six unhorned sashes, each set under gauged skewback arches, while the second floor features similar three-over-six sashes. A full-width cast-iron balcony is present on the first floor.

Inside, there is a straight staircase with turned balusters. The first floor houses the Council Chamber, which was formerly two rooms. This chamber includes two mid-19th century fire surrounds and floral and acanthus plaster cornices. The windows contain stained glass portrait roundels depicting former mayors and notable figures from the town.