The Town Hall building at Skegness was constructed in 1926. It was built to the designs of William Henry Ansell, and originally functioned as a convalescent home, being opened at the height of the town's promotion as a health resort, well regarded for its recuperative health qualities. The home was constructed by the National Deposit Friendly Society as a memorial to members who fell in the First World War, and was opened by Queen Victoria's granddaughter, Princess Marie Louise, accompanied by Neville Chamberlain. It was constructed of red brick with stone dressings and roofs of red pantiles. It takes the form of a large central block with wings at an angle to each side with lower pavillions. An extension dating to the second half of the 20th century adjoins the western side of the west pavillion. The building was converted to be used as the Town Hall in 1964, when it was re-opend by Princess Anne. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate entry in the National Heritage List for England. {1}{2}