Bradford Independent Labour Party, Laycock's Temperance Hotel, and Tom Laycock blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: It was in this building, founded by Tom Laycock in 1867 as Laycock's Temperance Hotel, that the Bradford Independent Labour Party was formed in 1891. This paved the way for the birth of the Independent Labour Party, in Bradford two years later. Laycocks became famous as 'The Bradford Parliament' - a public debating place. Recorded plaque organisation: Bradford City Heritage.

Tom Laycock established Laycock's Temperance Hotel in 1867, which became a pivotal meeting place for the formation of the Bradford Independent Labour Party in 1891, significantly contributing to the development of the national Independent Labour Party.