[2] It was rebuilt in the neo-classical style in 1751 but was inadequate for the needs of civic leaders by the late 19th century.

[4] The new building, which was designed by George H. Hunt in the French Renaissance style, was completed in 1892.

[1] Works of art contained in the guildhall included a silver gilt roundel dated 1563 bearing the arms of Sir Thomas Bell, a former mayor of Gloucester.

[5] King Edward VII visited the guildhall on 23 June 1909[6] before departing for the Royal Agricultural Show at the Oxlease Showground on Alney Island.

[10] However, in 1985 the council decided to move their meeting place to a converted warehouse at Gloucester Docks.