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Leeds Town Hall lion

In 1852 a competition was organised for designs for a new town hall building in Leeds. Sir Charles Barry, the architect of the Houses of Parliament was the judge. A young architect from Hull called Cuthbert Brodrick won the £200 prize.

In 1867 Four Portland stone lions were added to the plinths beside the main entrance at a cost of £550.

Leeds Town Hall lion

Posted on 3rd January 2008 by West Yorkshire

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arkangel's MoBlog arkangel says:

Good bag to kick off the New Year, old chap

6th January 10:05
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