Built in 1897 by John McKean Brydon, the Victoria Art Gallery was erected in honor of Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee. Situated on Bridge Street, its exterior is composed of limestone ashlar, featuring a barrel-vaulted entrance hall and an attic tower with a lead-covered dome.
The interior consists of nine bays on Bridge Street and one on Grand Parade, each floor with a large rectangular room. Initially, the ground floor served as a public library. In 1990, it was transformed to display artworks exclusively.
Today, the gallery is a Grade II* listed building, housing over 1,500 art pieces, including oil paintings dating back to 1700, sculptures, and decorative arts. The building is under the management of Bath and North East Somerset council, reflecting the enduring commemoration of Queen Victoria's sixty-year reign.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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