Event marks town hall anniversary

The European Cup has been held aloft from the balcony

Nottingham City Council is to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the opening of the town hall.

The building was opened by the Prince of Wales - later to become King Edward VIII - in 1929.

People who attended that opening have been issued free invitations to the celebration.

The event will also be used to launch a new book on the history of the building, written by John Beckett and Ken Brand.

The council house overlooks Market Square and is perhaps best known for its 200-foot dome.