OUR HOME - THE MARLBOROUGH HALL

This grade II* listed building is situated in the middle of the busy town of Halifax and is surrounded by other magnificent example of architecture from the time. Designed by Bradford architects Lockwood & Mawson and built during the textile boom in the 1800's it opened it's doors on the 16th January 1857 as the Mechanics Institute. After a few years as a  club and dance academy the army took over for the period of the 2nd world war and used it as a base. The Halifax & District YMCA took over the Hall in 1946 and are still using it to this day. The Hall has been used for many things over it's extensive history, these include a Theatre, Dance Hall, Cinema, Club, a live music venue for famous acts such as The Merseybeats & Lulu to name just a few & these days for the popular past time of roller skating/blading. The Hall is always in need of maintenance and we are currently searching for funding to assist in this. The Halifax & District YMCA is a registered charity in England and Wales No 1163210