Bradford City Hall’s first section was built in 1870, which included the courts and the astounding outside architecture, of the British Monarch’s. As Bradford continue to grow, so did the need for more space in the City Hall, leading to the extension been built in 1909. This included the Banqueting Hall, the Council Chambers and the new bridge which connects both the buildings. In 1914, the famous civic staircase was added to complete the build.

Bradford Grammar School is one of the oldest and most respected institutions in Bradford.  The earliest records show that the school, sited close to the parish church, was already flourishing in the mid-sixteenth century.

In 1662 the school was re-established by Royal Charter as the Free Grammar School of Charles II at Bradford.