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Messrs Clayton and Gelson mosaic for Durham County Hall, 1963, detail
Messrs Clayton and Gelson mosaic for Durham County Hall, 1963, detail
Messrs Clayton and Gelson mosaic for Durham County Hall, 1963

Murals

12 County Architects’ Messr’s Clayton and Gelson, Mosaic Mural, 1963

Status: Unlisted
Condition: Good condition
Type: Mosaic
Owners: Durham County Council
Location: Durham County Hall, Durham

The County Hall was built in 1960-3 at Aykley Heads, a hill north of the city centre. The mural sits exquisitely in its post war setting, with the slightly more futuristic mosaic panels beneath the windows adding a satisfying contrast to the historical references in the mural.

 

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