The Lord Mayor of Bradford will receive a new blue plaque tomorrow (August 9) to mark the 150th anniversary of City Hall.

The City Hall plaque is the latest heritage marker to be installed as part of the Great Buildings of Bradford series, which also includes St George’s Hall, the Wool Exchange, and the Alhambra Theatre.

Built mainly in a Medieval Gothic style, the Grade I-listed building is the crowning achievement oflocal architects Lockwood & Mawson, who also designed Bradford’s St George’s Hall, the Wool Exchange, and Titus Salt’s mill and model village at Saltaire.

"The building had its grand opening on September 9, 1873, and exactly 150 years on, the doors of Bradford City Hall will be thrown open for members of the public to take a look round," said the Council. 

The Open Weekend, part of the nationwide Heritage Open Days scheme, will take place on September 9 and 10. 

Councillor Si Cunningham, assistant executive member for UK City of Culture, said: “Celebrating and showcasing our proud heritage is a really important part of our preparations for being the UK City of Culture in 2025, and I hope people will enjoy discovering a bit more about the fascinating history of Bradford’s landmark City Hall during the anniversary celebrations in September.”