The Stone Chamber was the new meeting room for the council; it was larger than the Timber Chamber to cope with an increased size of the council. Its interior is described as provincial architect Benjamin Mountfort's most impressive achievement. Bellamy's, the refreshment rooms, were added to the back of the Timber Chamber.
The Stone Chamber became the new meeting space for the council, being bigger than the Timber Chamber to accommodate a larger group. It was designed by architect Benjamin Mountfort and is considered his most impressive work. The refreshment rooms, Bellamy's, were added to the back of the Timber Chamber.