Accrington Market Hall Relaunch
Accrington’s historic market hall has been re-launched at an opening ceremony following it’s £2million makeover by owners Hyndburn Borough Council.
The market hall originally opened in 1869 at a cost of £19,000 and was applauded as “a living treasure of art”. 150 years later it’s ornate Victorian interior has been restored in a 12-month, £2 million refurbishment. It’s restored glories were revealed on 26th June when it was formally handed back to Hyndburn Council by contractors PEC Building Services of Bradford. For the occasion the market was decked-out with bunting and banners and a swing band added to the party atmosphere as a commemorative plaque was unveiled. Councillor Peter Britcliffe, Leader of Hyndburn Borough Council announced:
“This really is a great day. I’ve always said the Market Hall has a Queen Anne front and Mary-Anne inside, so it’s absolutely wonderful that the interior at long last matches the impressive exterior. Today is the culmination of a lot of planning and sheer hard work to preserve a wonderful asset for the borough and a legacy for future generations.”
