Leicester Town Hall Turns 150 | Leicester News

Leicester Town Hall turns 150—and it’s survived bombs, queens, and history! Opened in 1876 during the city’s boom, this iconic building endured a direct Blitz hit in 1940 that smashed through floors but thankfully fizzled in the basement. It’s hosted Queen Elizabeth II in 1980, crowned Leicester’s first female Lord Mayor in 1941, and welcomed the UK’s first Asian female Lord Mayor in 2008. After decades of wear and tear—including a 1910 extension and 1970s neglect—it’s now beautifully restored. Celebrate with cake-cutting at 4 PM this Friday in Town Hall Square—where love, leadership, and resilience have all been baked into its legacy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3d53477384c517ec