Building record MLI125224 - Dowsby Village Hall
Summary
Dowsby village hall was built as a Peace Hall to commemorate the efforts of the First World War. The Hall opened in 1921.
Type and Period (1)
- MEMORIAL HALL (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1921 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Dowsny village hall was built as a Peace Hall to commemorate the efforts of the First World War. The Hall is located on Main Road, south of Fen Road. The building of the Hall was commissioned by Mr Arthur Wellesley Dean, Justice of the Peace of Dowsby Hall, and was designed by architect Wilfrid Bond of Grantham, in June 1920. The Hall officially opened on 6 June 1921. The opening was marked with musical entertainment, afternoon tea, and a village dance. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI14624 Bibliographic Reference: Michael Credland. 2014. The First World War Memorials of Lincolnshire. p.73.
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Location
Grid reference | Centred TF 1132 2947 (13m by 19m) |
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Civil Parish | DOWSBY, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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