The Cutlers - The Cutlers\' Hall

The Third Hall

In 1832, the present Cutlers’ Hall, the third on this site, was built following the demolition of the second Hall. 

It was designed by two architects, Samuel Worth and Benjamin Broomhead Taylor, who had both submitted plans, but when the Company was unable to choose between these plans, the two architects agreed to work together. 

In 1867, the Hall was extended to the rear, with the addition of the Large Banqueting Hall on the first floor with the Hadfield Hall beneath and in 1888, the frontage was extended westward. 

It is a Grade 2* Listed building and is considered to be one of the finest Livery halls in the country. When the Foundation stone was laid in 1832, the Master Cutler stated that: "...this Hall is intended not only for the Cutlers’ Company, but for the general purpose of the Town."

The building cost the Company £8,846.12s.1d, with a further £1,092.3s.2d spent on furnishings.