Grade II listed · Bradford

The Cartwright Memorial Hall (Art Gallery and Museum) in Lister Park

The Cartwright Memorial Hall (Art Gallery and Museum) in Lister Park is a Grade II listed building in Bradford, first listed on 14 June 1963. It is one of 2,190 Grade II entries among 2,282 listed buildings in Bradford; 8% of Bradford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Cartwright Memorial Hall (Art Gallery and Museum) in Lister Park
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1133051
Date first listed	14 June 1963
Local planning authority	Bradford
Location	53.81216, -1.77171 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1133051

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near The Cartwright Memorial Hall (Art Gallery and Museum) in Lister Park

Name	Grade	Distance
Gates and Gate Piers to Lister Park North Park Road, Gates and Gate Piers to Lister Park	II	145 m
North Lodge to Bradford Grammar School	II	229 m
Stable/Coach House to North West of Clock House at Bradford Grammar School	II	232 m
Clock House (Headmasters House of Bradford Grammar School)	II	238 m
The former Spotted House Public House	II	289 m
Lister Memorial, Lister Park	II	298 m
Sir Titus Salt Memorial	II	350 m
Manningham War Memorial	II	353 m
Church of St Luke	II	373 m
Keighley Road Memorial Gatehouse to Lister Park Norman Arch	II	376 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cartwright Memorial Hall (Art Gallery and Museum) in Lister Park listed?

Yes. The Cartwright Memorial Hall (Art Gallery and Museum) in Lister Park is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1133051, first listed on 14 June 1963. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Cartwright Memorial Hall (Art Gallery and Museum) in Lister Park?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bradford, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.