These are in Manchester, near the Museum of Science and Industry. 
© David Meaden

Wonderful Victorian masterpieces.  Sadly, the one in Leeds (Kirgate Market) was burnt down some years back.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielrobot/216206104/

I think you'd agree, Peter, there are some remarkably similar halls here in France, I think Perigeuex has one as does Avignon.

I wonder if there is still a core of tradesmen who could build its like today?


Nice piccies, thank you for posting,

Doug