Sessions House, Beverley


The Sessions House was a municipal facility at New Walk in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.

History

The building, which was designed by James Pigott Pritchett, was completed in 1814. It was used as the local facility for dispensing justice but, in the late 19th century, along with the Guildhall, it was also used as the meeting place for the East Riding County Council until County Hall was completed in 1891. It continued to be used as a courthouse throughout the 20th century, latterly as the Crown Court, until it became surplus to requirements in 1999. It was subsequently converted for commercial use and now operates as a spa, beauty salon and boutique.