1857 – Unbuilt Design for Halifax Town Hall, Yorkshire

Architect: George Gilbert Scott

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Perspective View published in The Building News, October 23rd 1857. A competition was in 1856/57 and the local council requested Charles Barry judge the design entries; he disliked all three shortlisted entries and was asked in turn to submit his own design. His design was accepted.

Published February 14, 2011 | Last Updated October 27, 2025