Pottery School Opening

We were delighted to welcome Kate Hoey MP who officially opened the County Hall Pottery on Monday 9th January in the presence of the Minister for Japan and other distinguished visitors. The ceremony began with an outstanding performance of traditional Japanese drumming from another new addition to the County Hall family, the Zen Musicians. As she cut the ribbon, Ms Hoey expressed her admiration for this magnificent new development and the sensitive way in which is integrated into the existing architecture of County Hall.
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COUNTY HALL POTTERY SCHOOL

This exciting new facility in the open atrium at County Hall was completed just before the holiday. Our Master Potter Kotouge is now in London and has begun creating ceramic pieces in County Hall for which he is renowned in Japan and elsewhere.

An exhibition of Master Kotouge's work is available to everyone in the enclosed atrium. We are all looking forward to welcoming other potters to join Master Kotouge in what we intend will become a national centre for ceramic excellence. Kate Hoey MP has agreed to officially open the new Pottery School at 3.00 on Monday 9th January.
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County Hall Dazzles

Thousands of revelers saw in the New Year against a backdrop of spectacular fireworks along the Thames riverbanks. County Hall was host to thousands of visitors who had the best vantage point to view London Eyes biggest annual firework display. A fitting start to what will undoubtedly be an amazing year for London.

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The County Hall Arms

The County Hall Arms is now open. This traditional English Pub is the perfect setting for customers to enjoy the fabulous and fantastic vista of the River Thames from whichever corner you raise your glass. Real ales from all over Great Britain with traditional British food.

West Meets East, Waterman Meets Sakamoto!

During their recent tour of Japan, County Hall's 'West meets East' team visited Madame Tussauds Tokyo, the latest addition to the world-famous waxwork attraction. Music aficionados might have been forgiven for thinking the legendary Pete Waterman and Ryuichi Sakamoto were part of the exhibit, but no... there ain't nothing like the real thing!

West Meets East

County Hall delegates held a meeting with Mr Seiji Maehara, MP and head of policy research unit of Japan government, in Tokyo on 24th October 2011 at the House of Representatives (衆議院). Pete Waterman presented the ideas of 'West meets East' to Mr Maehara on behalf of County Hall, ranging from collaboration in media content production to civil infrastructure joint venture.
County Hall is not a stranger in promoting cultural exchange between east and west. it has sponsored and hosted exhibitions such as Zou Enlai memorial exhibition and international manga and anime festival in the previous years and also hosted Matsuri Japan in 2011.
Mr Maehara is former governor of Kyoto prefecture, a member of House of representatives and former foreign minister of Japanese government. He was a candidate for the office of prime minister.
Mr Maehara thanked County Hall for its effort in promoting the idea of 'West meets East'.
One day the ideas could become reality.

POTTERY EXHIBITION

The Atrium is home to a free exhibition by the world-renowned Japanese Master Potter Kotouge, to coincide with the opening of his Pottery School at County Hall.

Showcasing traditional skills and the use of renewable natural materials, Kotouge-san's beautiful masterpieces are well worth a visit.