Wills Memorial Building, Bristol
The Wills Memorial Building, also referred to as the Wills Memorial Tower, is thought to be one of the last Gothic buildings constructed in England. It was built in commemoration of the first chancellor of the University of Bristol and philanthropist, Henry Overton Wills III.
Construction on the Wills Memorial Building began in 1912 and was completed in 1925. It was designed by Sir George Oatley in the Perpindicular Gothic and Gothic Revival architectural styles. The building was funded by the W.D. & H.O. Wills tobacco company.
Today, the Wills Memorial Building is home to the University of Bristol's Schools of Law and Earth Sciences. The public is welcome to take tours of the building's tower, the great hall, the council chamber and the libraries.
The tower stands at about 223 feet (68 meters) and provides excellent views of the city. Visitors must take part of a guided tour in order to reach the top of the tower. Tours take place on Saturdays at 1 PM. Additional tours occur at 11 AM on the first Saturday of each month.
Construction on the Wills Memorial Building began in 1912 and was completed in 1925. It was designed by Sir George Oatley in the Perpindicular Gothic and Gothic Revival architectural styles. The building was funded by the W.D. & H.O. Wills tobacco company.
Today, the Wills Memorial Building is home to the University of Bristol's Schools of Law and Earth Sciences. The public is welcome to take tours of the building's tower, the great hall, the council chamber and the libraries.
The tower stands at about 223 feet (68 meters) and provides excellent views of the city. Visitors must take part of a guided tour in order to reach the top of the tower. Tours take place on Saturdays at 1 PM. Additional tours occur at 11 AM on the first Saturday of each month.
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Sight Name: Wills Memorial Building
Sight Location: Bristol, England (See walking tours in Bristol)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Bristol, England (See walking tours in Bristol)
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