Halifax Town Hall
Halifax Town Hall is a grade II listed, 19th century town hall in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. It is notable for its design and interiors by Charles Barry and his son, Edward Middleton Barry, and for its sculptures by John Thomas.
| Halifax Town Hall | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Classical style |
| Classification | |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Designated | 31 July 1963 |
| Reference no. | 1314024 |
| Country | England |
| Construction started | 1861 |
| Completed | 1863 |
| Cost | £50,126[1] |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Sandstone |
| Design and construction | |
| Client | Halifax Council |
| Architect | Charles Barry Edward Middleton Barry |
Halifax Town Hall Media
Alexandra of Denmark, 1863
Edward, Prince of Wales, 1863
Town Hall, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. 53 43'28"N. 1 51'38"W.
Town Hall, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. 53 43'28"N. 1 51'38"W.
Town Hall, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. 53 43'28"N. 1 51'38"W.
Victoria Hall: a glass-roofed atrium
Town Hall, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. 53 43'28"N. 1 51'38"W.
Maclise painting in stairwell
References
- ↑ Law and Administration Department (August 1998). Halifax Town Hall: a brief guide. Town Hall, Halifax: Halifax Borough Council. pp. Free leaflet.
Other websites
- Historic England (31 July 1963). "Halifax Town Hall listed grade II* with description (1314024)". National Heritage List for England (NHLE).
- Halifax Town Online: Address and phone number of Town Hall.
- Hathi Trust: Building News and Engineering Journal vol 5, 28 January 1859, p.82, "The new town hall at Halifax"