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‘At last I have peace’: Windrush-era grandmother has right to remain reinstated after 50 years
Comfort Olufunmilayo Olawo (82) and Daughter June in their garden, Oldham, Greater Manchester.
Comfort was given indefinate remain in the UK following her UK marriage to her husband in 1966. This was revoked after she returned (for two years) back to Nigeria to give birth to her Third child. Since returning she has had to visit the UK and her family on a visitors visa. After almost 50 years of 'communting' on a six month visitors visa she has finally been granted leave to remain in the UK.
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‘At last I have peace’: Windrush-era grandmother has right to remain reinstated after 50 years
Comfort Olufunmilayo Olawo (82) and Daughter June in their garden, Oldham, Greater Manchester.
Comfort was given indefinate remain in the UK following her UK marriage to her husband in 1966. This was revoked after she returned (for two years) back to Nigeria to give birth to her Third child. Since returning she has had to visit the UK and her family on a visitors visa. After almost 50 years of 'communting' on a six month visitors visa she has finally been granted leave to remain in the UK.
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‘At last I have peace’: Windrush-era grandmother has right to remain reinstated after 50 years
Comfort Olufunmilayo Olawo (82) and Daughter June in their garden, Oldham, Greater Manchester.
Comfort was given indefinate remain in the UK following her UK marriage to her husband in 1966. This was revoked after she returned (for two years) back to Nigeria to give birth to her Third child. Since returning she has had to visit the UK and her family on a visitors visa. After almost 50 years of 'communting' on a six month visitors visa she has finally been granted leave to remain in the UK.
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‘At last I have peace’: Windrush-era grandmother has right to remain reinstated after 50 years
Comfort Olufunmilayo Olawo (82) and Daughter June in their garden, Oldham, Greater Manchester.
Comfort was given indefinate remain in the UK following her UK marriage to her husband in 1966. This was revoked after she returned (for two years) back to Nigeria to give birth to her Third child. Since returning she has had to visit the UK and her family on a visitors visa. After almost 50 years of 'communting' on a six month visitors visa she has finally been granted leave to remain in the UK.
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‘At last I have peace’: Windrush-era grandmother has right to remain reinstated after 50 years
Comfort Olufunmilayo Olawo (82) and Daughter June in their garden, Oldham, Greater Manchester.
Comfort was given indefinate remain in the UK following her UK marriage to her husband in 1966. This was revoked after she returned (for two years) back to Nigeria to give birth to her Third child. Since returning she has had to visit the UK and her family on a visitors visa. After almost 50 years of 'communting' on a six month visitors visa she has finally been granted leave to remain in the UK.
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‘At last I have peace’: Windrush-era grandmother has right to remain reinstated after 50 years
Comfort Olufunmilayo Olawo (82) and Daughter June in their garden, Oldham, Greater Manchester.
Comfort was given indefinate remain in the UK following her UK marriage to her husband in 1966. This was revoked after she returned (for two years) back to Nigeria to give birth to her Third child. Since returning she has had to visit the UK and her family on a visitors visa. After almost 50 years of 'communting' on a six month visitors visa she has finally been granted leave to remain in the UK.
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‘At last I have peace’: Windrush-era grandmother has right to remain reinstated after 50 years
Comfort Olufunmilayo Olawo (82) and Daughter June in their garden, Oldham, Greater Manchester.
Comfort was given indefinate remain in the UK following her UK marriage to her husband in 1966. This was revoked after she returned (for two years) back to Nigeria to give birth to her Third child. Since returning she has had to visit the UK and her family on a visitors visa. After almost 50 years of 'communting' on a six month visitors visa she has finally been granted leave to remain in the UK.
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‘At last I have peace’: Windrush-era grandmother has right to remain reinstated after 50 years
Comfort Olufunmilayo Olawo (82) and Daughter June in their garden, Oldham, Greater Manchester.
Comfort was given indefinate remain in the UK following her UK marriage to her husband in 1966. This was revoked after she returned (for two years) back to Nigeria to give birth to her Third child. Since returning she has had to visit the UK and her family on a visitors visa. After almost 50 years of 'communting' on a six month visitors visa she has finally been granted leave to remain in the UK.
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‘At last I have peace’: Windrush-era grandmother has right to remain reinstated after 50 years
Comfort Olufunmilayo Olawo (82) her garden, Oldham, Greater Manchester.
Comfort was given indefinate remain in the UK following her UK marriage to her husband in 1966. This was revoked after she returned (for two years) back to Nigeria to give birth to her Third child. Since returning she has had to visit the UK and her family on a visitors visa. After almost 50 years of 'communting' on a six month visitors visa she has finally been granted leave to remain in the UK.
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‘At last I have peace’: Windrush-era grandmother has right to remain reinstated after 50 years
Comfort Olufunmilayo Olawo (82) her garden, Oldham, Greater Manchester.
Comfort was given indefinate remain in the UK following her UK marriage to her husband in 1966. This was revoked after she returned (for two years) back to Nigeria to give birth to her Third child. Since returning she has had to visit the UK and her family on a visitors visa. After almost 50 years of 'communting' on a six month visitors visa she has finally been granted leave to remain in the UK.
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‘At last I have peace’: Windrush-era grandmother has right to remain reinstated after 50 years
Comfort Olufunmilayo Olawo (82) and Daughter June in their garden, Oldham, Greater Manchester.
Comfort was given indefinate remain in the UK following her UK marriage to her husband in 1966. This was revoked after she returned (for two years) back to Nigeria to give birth to her Third child. Since returning she has had to visit the UK and her family on a visitors visa. After almost 50 years of 'communting' on a six month visitors visa she has finally been granted leave to remain in the UK.
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‘At last I have peace’: Windrush-era grandmother has right to remain reinstated after 50 years
Comfort Olufunmilayo Olawo (82) and Daughter June in their garden, Oldham, Greater Manchester.
Comfort was given indefinate remain in the UK following her UK marriage to her husband in 1966. This was revoked after she returned (for two years) back to Nigeria to give birth to her Third child. Since returning she has had to visit the UK and her family on a visitors visa. After almost 50 years of 'communting' on a six month visitors visa she has finally been granted leave to remain in the UK.
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‘At last I have peace’: Windrush-era grandmother has right to remain reinstated after 50 years
Comfort Olufunmilayo Olawo (82) and Daughter June in their garden, Oldham, Greater Manchester.
Comfort was given indefinate remain in the UK following her UK marriage to her husband in 1966. This was revoked after she returned (for two years) back to Nigeria to give birth to her Third child. Since returning she has had to visit the UK and her family on a visitors visa. After almost 50 years of 'communting' on a six month visitors visa she has finally been granted leave to remain in the UK.
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Cresta Court Hotel Protest in Manchester, UK.
16/11/2024. Altrincham, United Kingdom.
Cresta Court Hotel Protest. Protesters gather outside the Cresta Court hotel in Altrincham Greater Manchester. Hundreds of protesters have moved in with local residents furious. Cresta Court Hotel.
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Cresta Court Migrant Protest in Manchester, UK.
16/11/2024. Altrincham, United Kingdom.
Cresta Court Migrant Protest. Protesters gather outside the Cresta Court hotel in Altrincham Greater Manchester. Hundreds of protesters have moved in with local residents furious. Cresta Court Hotel.
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Cresta Court Hotel Protest in Manchester, UK.
16/11/2024. Altrincham, United Kingdom.
Cresta Court Hotel Protest. Protesters gather outside the Cresta Court hotel in Altrincham Greater Manchester. Hundreds of protesters have moved in with local residents furious. Cresta Court Hotel.
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Cresta Court Hotel Protest in Manchester, UK.
16/11/2024. Altrincham, United Kingdom.
Cresta Court Hotel Protest. Protesters gather outside the Cresta Court hotel in Altrincham Greater Manchester. Hundreds of protesters have moved in with local residents furious. Cresta Court Hotel.
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Cresta Court Migrant Protest in Manchester, UK.
16/11/2024. Altrincham, United Kingdom.
Cresta Court Migrant Protest. Protesters gather outside the Cresta Court hotel in Altrincham Greater Manchester. Hundreds of protesters have moved in with local residents furious. Cresta Court Hotel.
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Cresta Court Migrant Protest in Manchester, UK.
16/11/2024. Altrincham, United Kingdom.
Cresta Court Migrant Protest. Protesters gather outside the Cresta Court hotel in Altrincham Greater Manchester. Hundreds of protesters have moved in with local residents furious. Cresta Court Hotel.
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Cresta Court Migrant Protest in Manchester, UK.
16/11/2024. Altrincham, United Kingdom.
Cresta Court Migrant Protest. Protesters gather outside the Cresta Court hotel in Altrincham Greater Manchester. Hundreds of protesters have moved in with local residents furious. Cresta Court Hotel.
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Cresta Court Migrant Protest in Manchester, UK.
16/11/2024. Altrincham, United Kingdom.
Cresta Court Migrant Protest. Protesters gather outside the Cresta Court hotel in Altrincham Greater Manchester. Hundreds of protesters have moved in with local residents furious. Cresta Court Hotel.
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Cresta Court Hotel Protest in Manchester, UK.
16/11/2024. Altrincham, United Kingdom.
Cresta Court Hotel Protest. Protesters gather outside the Cresta Court hotel in Altrincham Greater Manchester. Hundreds of protesters have moved in with local residents furious. Cresta Court Hotel.
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Cresta Court Hotel Protest in Manchester, UK.
16/11/2024. Altrincham, United Kingdom.
Cresta Court Hotel Protest. Protesters gather outside the Cresta Court hotel in Altrincham Greater Manchester. Hundreds of protesters have moved in with local residents furious. Cresta Court Hotel.
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Tom Tugendhat attends the Northern Conservative Hustings
07/09/2024. Bolton, United Kingdom.
Tom Tugendhat attends the Northern Conservative Hustings. The Last Drop Village. Leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat MP with James Cleverly takes part in the Northern Conservative Hustings hosted at The Last Drop Hotel in Bolton, Greater Manchester.
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Tom Tugendhat attends the Northern Conservative Hustings
07/09/2024. Bolton, United Kingdom.
Tom Tugendhat attends the Northern Conservative Hustings. The Last Drop Village. Leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat MP takes part in the Northern Conservative Hustings hosted at The Last Drop Hotel in Bolton, Greater Manchester.
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Tom Tugendhat attends the Northern Conservative Hustings
07/09/2024. Bolton, United Kingdom.
Tom Tugendhat attends the Northern Conservative Hustings. The Last Drop Village. Leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat MP with James Cleverly takes part in the Northern Conservative Hustings hosted at The Last Drop Hotel in Bolton, Greater Manchester.
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Tom Tugendhat attends the Northern Conservative Hustings
07/09/2024. Bolton, United Kingdom.
Tom Tugendhat attends the Northern Conservative Hustings. The Last Drop Village. Leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat MP takes part in the Northern Conservative Hustings hosted at The Last Drop Hotel in Bolton, Greater Manchester.
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Tom Tugendhat attends the Northern Conservative Hustings
07/09/2024. Bolton, United Kingdom.
Tom Tugendhat attends the Northern Conservative Hustings. The Last Drop Village. Leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat MP takes part in the Northern Conservative Hustings hosted at The Last Drop Hotel in Bolton, Greater Manchester.
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Tom Tugendhat attends the Northern Conservative Hustings
07/09/2024. Bolton, United Kingdom.
Tom Tugendhat attends the Northern Conservative Hustings. The Last Drop Village. Leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat MP takes part in the Northern Conservative Hustings hosted at The Last Drop Hotel in Bolton, Greater Manchester.
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Tom Tugendhat attends the Northern Conservative Hustings
07/09/2024. Bolton, United Kingdom.
Tom Tugendhat attends the Northern Conservative Hustings. The Last Drop Village. Leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat MP takes part in the Northern Conservative Hustings hosted at The Last Drop Hotel in Bolton, Greater Manchester.
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Tom Tugendhat attends the Northern Conservative Hustings
07/09/2024. Bolton, United Kingdom.
Tom Tugendhat attends the Northern Conservative Hustings. The Last Drop Village. Leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat MP takes part in the Northern Conservative Hustings hosted at The Last Drop Hotel in Bolton, Greater Manchester.
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Paddle under the Pennines: longest and deepest UK canal tunnel opens for canoe trips
The Canal & River Trust is launching 3.5-mile paddles through Standedge Tunnel, from West Yorkshire to Greater Manchester.
The guided 3.5-mile canoe trips are through Standedge Tunnel, a jaw dropping feat of engineering which is 194 metres underground and 196 metres above sea level.
The narrow canal tunnel from Marsden in West Yorkshire to Diggle in Greater Manchester opened in 1811 after 17 years of construction.
Gordon McMinn, volunteer team leader and qualified paddle sports instructor at Canal & River Trust, who will be leading canoe trips through Standedge Tunnel, the longest, deepest and highest canal tunnel in the UK spanning 3.5 miles under the Pennines between Marsden, near Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, and Diggle in Greater Manchester.
Marsden, UK. 13 June 2024.
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Paddle under the Pennines: longest and deepest UK canal tunnel opens for canoe trips
The Canal & River Trust is launching 3.5-mile paddles through Standedge Tunnel, from West Yorkshire to Greater Manchester.
The guided 3.5-mile canoe trips are through Standedge Tunnel, a jaw dropping feat of engineering which is 194 metres underground and 196 metres above sea level.
The narrow canal tunnel from Marsden in West Yorkshire to Diggle in Greater Manchester opened in 1811 after 17 years of construction.
Gordon McMinn, volunteer team leader and qualified paddle sports instructor at Canal & River Trust, who will be leading canoe trips through Standedge Tunnel, the longest, deepest and highest canal tunnel in the UK spanning 3.5 miles under the Pennines between Marsden, near Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, and Diggle in Greater Manchester.
Marsden, UK. 13 June 2024.
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Paddle under the Pennines: longest and deepest UK canal tunnel opens for canoe trips
The Canal & River Trust is launching 3.5-mile paddles through Standedge Tunnel, from West Yorkshire to Greater Manchester.
The guided 3.5-mile canoe trips are through Standedge Tunnel, a jaw dropping feat of engineering which is 194 metres underground and 196 metres above sea level.
The narrow canal tunnel from Marsden in West Yorkshire to Diggle in Greater Manchester opened in 1811 after 17 years of construction.
Gordon McMinn, volunteer team leader and qualified paddle sports instructor at Canal & River Trust, who will be leading canoe trips through Standedge Tunnel, the longest, deepest and highest canal tunnel in the UK spanning 3.5 miles under the Pennines between Marsden, near Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, and Diggle in Greater Manchester.
Marsden, UK. 13 June 2024.
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Paddle under the Pennines: longest and deepest UK canal tunnel opens for canoe trips
The Canal & River Trust is launching 3.5-mile paddles through Standedge Tunnel, from West Yorkshire to Greater Manchester.
The guided 3.5-mile canoe trips are through Standedge Tunnel, a jaw dropping feat of engineering which is 194 metres underground and 196 metres above sea level.
The narrow canal tunnel from Marsden in West Yorkshire to Diggle in Greater Manchester opened in 1811 after 17 years of construction.
Gordon McMinn, volunteer team leader and qualified paddle sports instructor at Canal & River Trust, who will be leading canoe trips through Standedge Tunnel, the longest, deepest and highest canal tunnel in the UK spanning 3.5 miles under the Pennines between Marsden, near Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, and Diggle in Greater Manchester.
Marsden, UK. 13 June 2024.
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The £20m renovation of Rochdale town hall, Greater Manchester, UK.
Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester will open to the public on Sunday 3 March after a four-year renovation project. Some of the most dramatic changes were in the Great Hall, where specialists painstakingly restored the 350 panels that cover the room's hammerbeam ceiling.
Rochdale town hall at dusk after the completion £20million, four year renovation project which included National Lottery Heritage funding of £8.9m. The Grade I listed building was designed by William H Crossland and originally opened in 1871. The 57m (190ft) clock tower by Alfred Waterhouse - who is famous for designing Manchester Town Hall and the Natural History Museum - was added in 1887.
Rochdale, UK. 26 January 2024.
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The £20m renovation of Rochdale town hall, Greater Manchester, UK.
Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester will open to the public on Sunday 3 March after a four-year renovation project. Some of the most dramatic changes were in the Great Hall, where specialists painstakingly restored the 350 panels that cover the room's hammerbeam ceiling.
Rochdale town hall at dusk after the completion £20million, four year renovation project which included National Lottery Heritage funding of £8.9m. The Grade I listed building was designed by William H Crossland and originally opened in 1871. The 57m (190ft) clock tower by Alfred Waterhouse - who is famous for designing Manchester Town Hall and the Natural History Museum - was added in 1887.
Rochdale, UK. 26 January 2024.
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The £20m renovation of Rochdale town hall, Greater Manchester, UK.
Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester will open to the public on Sunday 3 March after a four-year renovation project. Some of the most dramatic changes were in the Great Hall, where specialists painstakingly restored the 350 panels that cover the room's hammerbeam ceiling.
Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester which is due to reopen in March after completion of a four year renovation project which cost £20million including National Lottery Heritage funding of £8.9m. The Grade I listed building was designed by William H Crossland and originally opened in 1871. The 57m (190ft) clock tower by Alfred Waterhouse - who is famous for designing Manchester Town Hall and the Natural History Museum - was added in 1887. The recent renovation work has brought some of the most dramatic changes in the Great Hall where specialists used a variety of equipment, including cotton wool buds, to painstakingly restore the 350 panels
which cover the room’s hammerbeam ceiling.
Years of grime made the tiles appear dark brown, and the intricate images on each panel, including the English lions and the Scottish thistle, were impossible to see.
Now, hundreds of beautiful designs in red and gold can be viewed for the first time in decades.
In the Exchange, at the main entrance to the building, Minton floor tiles, which depict a hanging fleece and other insignia of Rochdale, have been repaired. The elaborate vaulted ceiling
and sweeping staircase in granite and marble, have been cleaned and restored. Stained glass windows, painted surfaces and wood panelling and furniture throughout the building have also been brought back to their former glory.
Rochdale, UK. 24 January 2024.
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The £20m renovation of Rochdale town hall, Greater Manchester, UK.
Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester will open to the public on Sunday 3 March after a four-year renovation project. Some of the most dramatic changes were in the Great Hall, where specialists painstakingly restored the 350 panels that cover the room's hammerbeam ceiling.
Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester which is due to reopen in March after completion of a four year renovation project which cost £20million including National Lottery Heritage funding of £8.9m. The Grade I listed building was designed by William H Crossland and originally opened in 1871. The 57m (190ft) clock tower by Alfred Waterhouse - who is famous for designing Manchester Town Hall and the Natural History Museum - was added in 1887. The recent renovation work has brought some of the most dramatic changes in the Great Hall where specialists used a variety of equipment, including cotton wool buds, to painstakingly restore the 350 panels
which cover the room’s hammerbeam ceiling.
Years of grime made the tiles appear dark brown, and the intricate images on each panel, including the English lions and the Scottish thistle, were impossible to see.
Now, hundreds of beautiful designs in red and gold can be viewed for the first time in decades.
In the Exchange, at the main entrance to the building, Minton floor tiles, which depict a hanging fleece and other insignia of Rochdale, have been repaired. The elaborate vaulted ceiling
and sweeping staircase in granite and marble, have been cleaned and restored. Stained glass windows, painted surfaces and wood panelling and furniture throughout the building have also been brought back to their former glory.
Rochdale, UK. 24 January 2024.
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The £20m renovation of Rochdale town hall, Greater Manchester, UK.
Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester will open to the public on Sunday 3 March after a four-year renovation project. Some of the most dramatic changes were in the Great Hall, where specialists painstakingly restored the 350 panels that cover the room's hammerbeam ceiling.
The mayor’s parlour and mayor’s reception room at Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester which is due to reopen in March after completion of a four year renovation project which cost £20million including National Lottery Heritage funding of £8.9m. The Grade I listed building was designed by William H Crossland and originally opened in 1871. The 57m (190ft) clock tower by Alfred Waterhouse - who is famous for designing Manchester Town Hall and the Natural History Museum - was added in 1887. The recent renovation work has brought some of the most dramatic changes in the Great Hall where specialists used a variety of equipment, including cotton wool buds, to painstakingly restore the 350 panels
which cover the room’s hammerbeam ceiling.
Years of grime made the tiles appear dark brown, and the intricate images on each panel, including the English lions and the Scottish thistle, were impossible to see.
Now, hundreds of beautiful designs in red and gold can be viewed for the first time in decades.
In the Exchange, at the main entrance to the building, Minton floor tiles, which depict a hanging fleece and other insignia of Rochdale, have been repaired. The elaborate vaulted ceiling
and sweeping staircase in granite and marble, have been cleaned and restored. Stained glass windows, painted surfaces and wood panelling and furniture throughout the building have also been brought back to their former glory.
Rochdale, UK. 24 January 2024.
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The £20m renovation of Rochdale town hall, Greater Manchester, UK.
Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester will open to the public on Sunday 3 March after a four-year renovation project. Some of the most dramatic changes were in the Great Hall, where specialists painstakingly restored the 350 panels that cover the room's hammerbeam ceiling.
The mayor’s parlour and mayor’s reception room at Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester which is due to reopen in March after completion of a four year renovation project which cost £20million including National Lottery Heritage funding of £8.9m. The Grade I listed building was designed by William H Crossland and originally opened in 1871. The 57m (190ft) clock tower by Alfred Waterhouse - who is famous for designing Manchester Town Hall and the Natural History Museum - was added in 1887. The recent renovation work has brought some of the most dramatic changes in the Great Hall where specialists used a variety of equipment, including cotton wool buds, to painstakingly restore the 350 panels
which cover the room’s hammerbeam ceiling.
Years of grime made the tiles appear dark brown, and the intricate images on each panel, including the English lions and the Scottish thistle, were impossible to see.
Now, hundreds of beautiful designs in red and gold can be viewed for the first time in decades.
In the Exchange, at the main entrance to the building, Minton floor tiles, which depict a hanging fleece and other insignia of Rochdale, have been repaired. The elaborate vaulted ceiling
and sweeping staircase in granite and marble, have been cleaned and restored. Stained glass windows, painted surfaces and wood panelling and furniture throughout the building have also been brought back to their former glory.
Rochdale, UK. 24 January 2024.
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The £20m renovation of Rochdale town hall, Greater Manchester, UK.
Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester will open to the public on Sunday 3 March after a four-year renovation project. Some of the most dramatic changes were in the Great Hall, where specialists painstakingly restored the 350 panels that cover the room's hammerbeam ceiling.
The old council chamber at Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester which is due to reopen in March after completion of a four year renovation project which cost £20million including National Lottery Heritage funding of £8.9m. The Grade I listed building was designed by William H Crossland and originally opened in 1871. The 57m (190ft) clock tower by Alfred Waterhouse - who is famous for designing Manchester Town Hall and the Natural History Museum - was added in 1887. The recent renovation work has brought some of the most dramatic changes in the Great Hall where specialists used a variety of equipment, including cotton wool buds, to painstakingly restore the 350 panels
which cover the room’s hammerbeam ceiling.
Years of grime made the tiles appear dark brown, and the intricate images on each panel, including the English lions and the Scottish thistle, were impossible to see.
Now, hundreds of beautiful designs in red and gold can be viewed for the first time in decades.
In the Exchange, at the main entrance to the building, Minton floor tiles, which depict a hanging fleece and other insignia of Rochdale, have been repaired. The elaborate vaulted ceiling
and sweeping staircase in granite and marble, have been cleaned and restored. Stained glass windows, painted surfaces and wood panelling and furniture throughout the building have also been brought back to their former glory.
Rochdale, UK. 24 January 2024.
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The £20m renovation of Rochdale town hall, Greater Manchester, UK.
Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester will open to the public on Sunday 3 March after a four-year renovation project. Some of the most dramatic changes were in the Great Hall, where specialists painstakingly restored the 350 panels that cover the room's hammerbeam ceiling.
The old council chamber at Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester which is due to reopen in March after completion of a four year renovation project which cost £20million including National Lottery Heritage funding of £8.9m. The Grade I listed building was designed by William H Crossland and originally opened in 1871. The 57m (190ft) clock tower by Alfred Waterhouse - who is famous for designing Manchester Town Hall and the Natural History Museum - was added in 1887. The recent renovation work has brought some of the most dramatic changes in the Great Hall where specialists used a variety of equipment, including cotton wool buds, to painstakingly restore the 350 panels
which cover the room’s hammerbeam ceiling.
Years of grime made the tiles appear dark brown, and the intricate images on each panel, including the English lions and the Scottish thistle, were impossible to see.
Now, hundreds of beautiful designs in red and gold can be viewed for the first time in decades.
In the Exchange, at the main entrance to the building, Minton floor tiles, which depict a hanging fleece and other insignia of Rochdale, have been repaired. The elaborate vaulted ceiling
and sweeping staircase in granite and marble, have been cleaned and restored. Stained glass windows, painted surfaces and wood panelling and furniture throughout the building have also been brought back to their former glory.
Rochdale, UK. 24 January 2024.
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The £20m renovation of Rochdale town hall, Greater Manchester, UK.
Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester will open to the public on Sunday 3 March after a four-year renovation project. Some of the most dramatic changes were in the Great Hall, where specialists painstakingly restored the 350 panels that cover the room's hammerbeam ceiling.
Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester which is due to reopen in March after completion of a four year renovation project which cost £20million including National Lottery Heritage funding of £8.9m. The Grade I listed building was designed by William H Crossland and originally opened in 1871. The 57m (190ft) clock tower by Alfred Waterhouse - who is famous for designing Manchester Town Hall and the Natural History Museum - was added in 1887. The recent renovation work has brought some of the most dramatic changes in the Great Hall where specialists used a variety of equipment, including cotton wool buds, to painstakingly restore the 350 panels
which cover the room’s hammerbeam ceiling.
Years of grime made the tiles appear dark brown, and the intricate images on each panel, including the English lions and the Scottish thistle, were impossible to see.
Now, hundreds of beautiful designs in red and gold can be viewed for the first time in decades.
In the Exchange, at the main entrance to the building, Minton floor tiles, which depict a hanging fleece and other insignia of Rochdale, have been repaired. The elaborate vaulted ceiling
and sweeping staircase in granite and marble, have been cleaned and restored. Stained glass windows, painted surfaces and wood panelling and furniture throughout the building have also been brought back to their former glory.
Rochdale, UK. 24 January 2024.
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The £20m renovation of Rochdale town hall, Greater Manchester, UK.
Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester will open to the public on Sunday 3 March after a four-year renovation project. Some of the most dramatic changes were in the Great Hall, where specialists painstakingly restored the 350 panels that cover the room's hammerbeam ceiling.
Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester which is due to reopen in March after completion of a four year renovation project which cost £20million including National Lottery Heritage funding of £8.9m. The Grade I listed building was designed by William H Crossland and originally opened in 1871. The 57m (190ft) clock tower by Alfred Waterhouse - who is famous for designing Manchester Town Hall and the Natural History Museum - was added in 1887. The recent renovation work has brought some of the most dramatic changes in the Great Hall where specialists used a variety of equipment, including cotton wool buds, to painstakingly restore the 350 panels
which cover the room’s hammerbeam ceiling.
Years of grime made the tiles appear dark brown, and the intricate images on each panel, including the English lions and the Scottish thistle, were impossible to see.
Now, hundreds of beautiful designs in red and gold can be viewed for the first time in decades.
In the Exchange, at the main entrance to the building, Minton floor tiles, which depict a hanging fleece and other insignia of Rochdale, have been repaired. The elaborate vaulted ceiling
and sweeping staircase in granite and marble, have been cleaned and restored. Stained glass windows, painted surfaces and wood panelling and furniture throughout the building have also been brought back to their former glory.
Rochdale, UK. 24 January 2024.
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The £20m renovation of Rochdale town hall, Greater Manchester, UK.
Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester will open to the public on Sunday 3 March after a four-year renovation project. Some of the most dramatic changes were in the Great Hall, where specialists painstakingly restored the 350 panels that cover the room's hammerbeam ceiling.
The Great Hall, one of the highlights inside Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester which is due to reopen in March after completion of a four year renovation project which cost £20million including National Lottery Heritage funding of £8.9m. The Grade I listed building was designed by William H Crossland and originally opened in 1871. The 57m (190ft) clock tower by Alfred Waterhouse - who is famous for designing Manchester Town Hall and the Natural History Museum - was added in 1887. The recent renovation work has brought some of the most dramatic changes in the Great Hall where specialists used a variety of equipment, including cotton wool buds, to painstakingly restore the 350 panels
which cover the room’s hammerbeam ceiling.
Years of grime made the tiles appear dark brown, and the intricate images on each panel, including the English lions and the Scottish thistle, were impossible to see.
Now, hundreds of beautiful designs in red and gold can be viewed for the first time in decades.
In the Exchange, at the main entrance to the building, Minton floor tiles, which depict a hanging fleece and other insignia of Rochdale, have been repaired. The elaborate vaulted ceiling
and sweeping staircase in granite and marble, have been cleaned and restored. Stained glass windows, painted surfaces and wood panelling and furniture throughout the building have also been brought back to their former glory.
Rochdale, UK. 24 January 2024.
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The £20m renovation of Rochdale town hall, Greater Manchester, UK.
Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester will open to the public on Sunday 3 March after a four-year renovation project. Some of the most dramatic changes were in the Great Hall, where specialists painstakingly restored the 350 panels that cover the room's hammerbeam ceiling.
The Great Hall, one of the highlights inside Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester which is due to reopen in March after completion of a four year renovation project which cost £20million including National Lottery Heritage funding of £8.9m. The Grade I listed building was designed by William H Crossland and originally opened in 1871. The 57m (190ft) clock tower by Alfred Waterhouse - who is famous for designing Manchester Town Hall and the Natural History Museum - was added in 1887. The recent renovation work has brought some of the most dramatic changes in the Great Hall where specialists used a variety of equipment, including cotton wool buds, to painstakingly restore the 350 panels
which cover the room’s hammerbeam ceiling.
Years of grime made the tiles appear dark brown, and the intricate images on each panel, including the English lions and the Scottish thistle, were impossible to see.
Now, hundreds of beautiful designs in red and gold can be viewed for the first time in decades.
In the Exchange, at the main entrance to the building, Minton floor tiles, which depict a hanging fleece and other insignia of Rochdale, have been repaired. The elaborate vaulted ceiling
and sweeping staircase in granite and marble, have been cleaned and restored. Stained glass windows, painted surfaces and wood panelling and furniture throughout the building have also been brought back to their former glory.
Rochdale, UK. 24 January 2024.
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The £20m renovation of Rochdale town hall, Greater Manchester, UK.
Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester will open to the public on Sunday 3 March after a four-year renovation project. Some of the most dramatic changes were in the Great Hall, where specialists painstakingly restored the 350 panels that cover the room's hammerbeam ceiling.
The Bright Hall at Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester which is due to reopen in March after completion of a four year renovation project which cost £20million including National Lottery Heritage funding of £8.9m. The Grade I listed building was designed by William H Crossland and originally opened in 1871. The 57m (190ft) clock tower by Alfred Waterhouse - who is famous for designing Manchester Town Hall and the Natural History Museum - was added in 1887. The recent renovation work has brought some of the most dramatic changes in the Great Hall where specialists used a variety of equipment, including cotton wool buds, to painstakingly restore the 350 panels
which cover the room’s hammerbeam ceiling.
Years of grime made the tiles appear dark brown, and the intricate images on each panel, including the English lions and the Scottish thistle, were impossible to see.
Now, hundreds of beautiful designs in red and gold can be viewed for the first time in decades.
In the Exchange, at the main entrance to the building, Minton floor tiles, which depict a hanging fleece and other insignia of Rochdale, have been repaired. The elaborate vaulted ceiling
and sweeping staircase in granite and marble, have been cleaned and restored. Stained glass windows, painted surfaces and wood panelling and furniture throughout the building have also been brought back to their former glory.
Rochdale, UK. 24 January 2024.
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The £20m renovation of Rochdale town hall, Greater Manchester, UK.
Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester will open to the public on Sunday 3 March after a four-year renovation project. Some of the most dramatic changes were in the Great Hall, where specialists painstakingly restored the 350 panels that cover the room's hammerbeam ceiling.
The Great Hall, one of the highlights inside Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester which is due to reopen in March after completion of a four year renovation project which cost £20million including National Lottery Heritage funding of £8.9m. The Grade I listed building was designed by William H Crossland and originally opened in 1871. The 57m (190ft) clock tower by Alfred Waterhouse - who is famous for designing Manchester Town Hall and the Natural History Museum - was added in 1887. The recent renovation work has brought some of the most dramatic changes in the Great Hall where specialists used a variety of equipment, including cotton wool buds, to painstakingly restore the 350 panels
which cover the room’s hammerbeam ceiling.
Years of grime made the tiles appear dark brown, and the intricate images on each panel, including the English lions and the Scottish thistle, were impossible to see.
Now, hundreds of beautiful designs in red and gold can be viewed for the first time in decades.
In the Exchange, at the main entrance to the building, Minton floor tiles, which depict a hanging fleece and other insignia of Rochdale, have been repaired. The elaborate vaulted ceiling
and sweeping staircase in granite and marble, have been cleaned and restored. Stained glass windows, painted surfaces and wood panelling and furniture throughout the building have also been brought back to their former glory.
Rochdale, UK. 24 January 2024.
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The £20m renovation of Rochdale town hall, Greater Manchester, UK.
Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester will open to the public on Sunday 3 March after a four-year renovation project. Some of the most dramatic changes were in the Great Hall, where specialists painstakingly restored the 350 panels that cover the room's hammerbeam ceiling.
Rochdale town hall in Greater Manchester which is due to reopen in March after completion of a four year renovation project which cost £20million including National Lottery Heritage funding of £8.9m. The Grade I listed building was designed by William H Crossland and originally opened in 1871. The 57m (190ft) clock tower by Alfred Waterhouse - who is famous for designing Manchester Town Hall and the Natural History Museum - was added in 1887. The recent renovation work has brought some of the most dramatic changes in the Great Hall where specialists used a variety of equipment, including cotton wool buds, to painstakingly restore the 350 panels
which cover the room’s hammerbeam ceiling.
Years of grime made the tiles appear dark brown, and the intricate images on each panel, including the English lions and the Scottish thistle, were impossible to see.
Now, hundreds of beautiful designs in red and gold can be viewed for the first time in decades.
In the Exchange, at the main entrance to the building, Minton floor tiles, which depict a hanging fleece and other insignia of Rochdale, have been repaired. The elaborate vaulted ceiling
and sweeping staircase in granite and marble, have been cleaned and restored. Stained glass windows, painted surfaces and wood panelling and furniture throughout the building have also been brought back to their former glory.
Rochdale, UK. 24 January 2024.
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