Its construction was also partly funded by German wool merchants who had emigrated into Bradford in the 19th century. The foundation stone was laid in 1851 by the Earl of Zetland and the hall was completed in 1853.
A portion of the funds for constructing it were provided by German wool merchants who relocated to Bradford in the 19th century. The foundation stone was laid in 1851 by the Earl of Zetland, and the hall was completed in 1853.