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Blackburn Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY – Visit Now
Blackburn’s original, Italian renaissance style town hall was completed in 1856. A tower block extension was constructed in 1969 at a cost of £650,000, equal to about £6.6 million as at 2008. The two buildings are known locally as the new town hall and old town hall respectively.
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Music Venues in Cumbria
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Music Venues in Sheffield
Sheffield boasted a strong and varied musical heritage. We pick out some of the city’s music venues – from student clubs to community pubs, and even the odd classical venue – which continue to play their part in this success.
Music Venues in Liverpool
There’s more to Liverpool’s music venue landscape than the Cavern Club, as the city’s cafes, bars, concert halls and former warehouses offer a rich variety of live music – from chamber to freakscene, and everything in between.
Music Venues in Leeds
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