Leeds Town Hall (Leeds)

United Kingdom / England / Leeds / The Headrow
 conference centre, town hall, Grade I Listed (UK)
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Leeds Town Hall was built between 1853 and 1858 in Park Lane (now The Headrow), Leeds, West Yorkshire, England to a design by architect Cuthbert Brodrick. It represents Leeds's emergence as an important industrial centre during the Industrial Revolution and is a symbol of civic pride and confidence. It is one of the largest town halls in the United Kingdom and as of 2008 it is the eighth tallest building in Leeds. The Town Hall was opened by Queen Victoria, highlighting its status as an important Victorian civic structure. It is a Grade I listed building.
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Coordinates:   53°48'1"N   1°32'59"W
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