Volunteers needed to uncover history of those who built Rochdale Town Hall
Date published: 03 March 2022
Rochdale Town Hall
The team behind the renovations at Rochdale Town Hall is looking for volunteers to help undercover information about the people who worked on the hall in the 1860/70s.
The historic building, which is currently closed until work is completed in 2023, was designed by Victorian architect William H Crossland and originally opened on 27 September 1871.
Now, those who work at the Grade-I listed hall are looking for people who were related to the original architects and craftspeople, or volunteer researchers, to help them bring stories about the town hall alive for people of all ages.
The information discovered about people who worked on the town hall when it was built will be part of exhibitions, school resources or online platforms.
In the past, the town hall has been used as a magistrates' court complete with police cells in the basement, and for many years as a backdrop for major events and celebrations, as well as a base for council staff and even doubling as a film and television set.
Anyone interested in volunteering can get in contact via email at townhall@rochdale.gov.uk.
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