Up Straight in the Sunshine XII

Working in a very hot and sunny Halifax again today.

This is the Town Hall, a grade II listed building designed by Charles Barry (who was the architect for the Houses of Parliament) and his son.

The tower and spire at 180 ft high shows four continents. This elevation is Europe.

Africa faces away from Crossley Street and consists of an ancient Egyptian and two boys.

North America, above the tower portico, is a Native American with two small figures holding a paddle and a roll of tobacco.

Europe, at the front of the tower in Crossley Street, has emblems of civilization and refinement.

Asia faces down Crossley Street and is a figure with a Chinese boy and tea chest and a child with flowers.

On the corners of the spire are four seven-foot angels.