War I. To John Skirrow Wright, who died in the building. A Blue Plaque commemorating the five consecutive generations of the Martineau family who served as (Lord) Mayors Use in films The foyer featured in the Cliff Richard film Take Me High, made to appear as a hotel lobby. The glass corridor, banqueting suite and other parts also doubled as a hotel in Stephen Poliakoff's Dancing on the Edge. References Further reading Davies, Stuart (1985), By the Gains of Industry - Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery 1885-1985, Birmingham City Council, Holyoak, Joe (1989), All About Victoria Square, The Victorian Society Birmingham Group, External links 1890 Ordnance Survey map of the council house Birmingham City Council page on The Council House Discovery Day and Sportsfest Grade II* listed buildings in Birmingham City and town halls in the West Midlands (county) Birmingham City Council Government buildings with domes Government buildings completed in 1879