Leeds Civic Hall and Vincent Harris blue plaque
Overview
Leeds Civic Hall and Vincent Harris blue plaque is recorded as Blue plaque in England Leeds. This blue commemorative plaque records: Leeds Civic Hall Was erected 1930-33 by the unemployed building workers of Leeds. Its magnificent accommodation includes Lord Mayor's ceremonial rooms, Council Chamber, committee rooms and offices.
Why it was made
The saved account records: This blue commemorative plaque records: Leeds Civic Hall Was erected 1930-33 by the unemployed building workers of Leeds.
People and events
The saved account records: Its magnificent accommodation includes Lord Mayor's ceremonial rooms, Council Chamber, committee rooms and offices.
How it worked
The saved account records: It was built to serve the 'ever-expanding municipal functions and duties' of Leeds City Council.
What remains
The official record fixes the place and calls it Blue plaque. It does not provide a full list of finds or a current condition report, so visible and buried remains are not guessed.
Why it mattered
Leeds Civic Hall and Vincent Harris blue plaque matters because its inscription ties a person, group, event or old local practice to this exact place. The source records: Leeds Civic Hall Was erected 1930-33 by the unemployed building workers of Leeds. Its magnificent accommodation includes Lord Mayor's ceremonial rooms, Council Chamber, committee rooms and offices. It was built to serve the 'ever-expanding municipal functions and duties' of Leeds City Council. Architect: Vincent Harris The importance lies in the life remembered here, not in the plaque as a piece of metal.
History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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