It was revamped after years of damage
It's been out of sight for decades but now one of the most historic rooms in Rochdale Town Hall is ready to open to the public following a complete transformation.
Anyone who looks up in the Bright Hall will see the huge timber roof, known as a hammer beam roof, which is a feature of medieval architecture and can also be found in buildings such as Westminster Hall. Small windows below the roof offer a view of the sky and the imposing clock tower which was designed by Alfred Waterhouse, the same architect who designed Manchester Town Hall.
Coun Neil Emmott, leader of Rochdale council, said: "This is a fabulous example of Victorian Gothic revival. During the work we've come across so many hidden bits and I can't wait for it to be open. It's one of the prime buildings in the North West. Red, green and gold has been used throughout the Bright Hall as part of the transformation, in a nod to the colour palette used in the original drawings by the town hall’s architect William Crossland. Architects working on the room sampled old paint from the time the town hall was built to make sure they were staying true to Crossland’s vision.
Caroline Storr, the council's strategy and operations manager, said: "The great thing in this work is that it has changed the town hall into a place where everyone can see themselves represented." Helen Featherstone, director of England North at The National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: “We’re delighted that, thanks to money raised by National Lottery players, the restoration of the magnificent Rochdale Town Hall has reached another pivotal milestone. It is fantastic to see the Bright Hall returned to its historic splendour and it is great news that the communities of Rochdale will now have access to this beautiful space.
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