ɪnðɪ ˈɜːli nˈaɪntiːnθ sˈɛntʃɚɹi, æz bɹˈædfɚd ɡɹˈuː ɪn sˈaɪz, ɪt bɪkˌeɪm klˈɪɹ ðɛɹwˌʌz ɐ nˈiːd ɪnðə sˈɪɾi fɚɹə vˈɛnjuː fɔːɹ pˈʌblɪk mˈiːɾɪŋz ænd kˈɑːnsɚts.
In the early nineteenth century, as Bradford grew in size, it became clear there was a need in the city for a venue for public meetings and concerts.