Leeds Civic Hall

Leeds Civic Hall is acknowledged as one of the finest civic buildings in Britain. Almost triangular in shape, it was constructed on a sloping site of 7070 square metres (8,460 sq yards) and designed to gain the full benefit of light and air. The building is faced with Portland Stone and has a Roman Corinthian portico of six columns. Above are twin towers 52 metres high, on each of which perches an owl, one of the symbols of Leeds.