WORK has finally begun on restoring an iconic Burnley building.
The old County Court, at the corner of Bankhouse Street and Curzon Street, was bought at auction for £160,000 last year.
Neil Bradbury, of Avalon Developments, said he wanted to convert the landmark into luxury apartments.
Scaffolding has now been erected around the 106-year-old structure and work has started on repairing the roof.
Mr Bradbury said most of the original brickwork remained, alongside the wooden beamed ceiling, staircases and a Royal coat of arms above the main doors.
Inside a courtyard will be created.
The 1908 courthouse was built on the site of Bankhouse, from which the area once took its name, and cost £8,000 to construct.
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