Memento hunt for grand town halll

The council is holding an exhibition at the start of August, displaying items that represent the colourful and interesting history of the building.

Residents are invited to get in touch if they have items to lend such as documents, invitations, commemorative brochures and anything associated with the design and development of the Town Hall and its official opening ceremony.

The Town Hall was built between 1861 and 1863, and was designed by renowned architect Charles Barry, in an ornamental style echoing the designs of his most famous project, the Houses of Parliament.

The building was opened on August 4 1863 by the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, and an estimated 100,000 people attended the prestigious event.

Events will be taking place throughout August. If anyone has items they would like to contribute to the exhibition, they can contact Karen Burton on 01422 393021 or Sue Hanson on 01422 393022 at the Town Hall in Halifax.