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Halifax Town Hall
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General information
Architectural styleClassical style
Classification
Listed Building – Grade II*
Designated31 July 1963
Reference no.1314024
Town or cityHalifax
CountryEngland
Construction started1861
Completed1863
Cost£50,126[1]
ClientHalifax Council
Technical details
Structural systemSandstone
Design and construction
Architect(s)Charles Barry
Edward Middleton Barry

Halifax Town Hall is a grade II* listed,[2] 19th century town hall in the town of 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. The town hall is also the headquarters of Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council.

  1. ^ Law and Administration Department (August 1998). Halifax Town Hall: a brief guide (Free leaflet). Town Hall, Halifax: Halifax Borough Council.
  2. ^ Historic England. "Town Hall (Grade II*) (1314024)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 9 January 2014.

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