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Working-men's hall lately erected at Eastbourne, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Working-men's hall lately erected at Eastbourne, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Working-men's hall lately erected at Eastbourne, 1864. 'We present a View of the Workmen's Hall which has lately been built, at the expense of Mr. W. Leaf, of Streatham, on ground bestowed by the Duke of Devonshire...The new building, engraved from a photograph taken by Mr. G. W. Hale...has a frontage of 42 ft. by a depth of 150 ft. The style of the architecture is Continental Gothic, and the edifice is built of red, white, and black brick, with Bath stone windows and doors. The design includes a tower, which occupies the south-east angle of the building, and through which is the principal entrance. The building affords the following accommodation - viz., public coffee-room, library and reading-room, serving-bar, smoking-room, kitchen and hot closet, and the means of cooking for about 200 people, when required; large lecture-hall, capable of accommodating 300 persons, with gallery opening into it for orchestra; retiring-room for lecturer, and private staircase. This hall is lighted by windows at each end and skylights in the open-timber roof. The premises also afford a yard for a skittle-alley, a place for smoking out of doors, and lavatories. The architect was Mr. R. K. Blessley; the builder, Mr. W. H. Standing, of Eastbourne'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This historic print captures the grandeur of the Working-men's hall, recently erected at Eastbourne in 1864. Funded by Mr. W. Leaf and built on land donated by the Duke of Devonshire, this impressive building stands as a testament to community spirit and support for working-class individuals.
The architecture of the hall is described as Continental Gothic, with a striking combination of red, white, and black brick accented by Bath stone windows and doors. The design includes a tower at the southeast corner, serving as the main entrance to the building.
Inside, there are various amenities provided for the working men of Eastbourne - a public coffee room, library and reading room, smoking room, kitchen facilities capable of cooking for up to 200 people, a large lecture hall with space for 300 attendees plus an orchestra gallery, and more.
The attention to detail in both design and functionality is evident throughout this structure. From skylights in the open-timber roof to outdoor spaces like a skittle alley and smoking area, every aspect has been carefully considered to cater to the needs of its users.
Architect R.K. Blessley and builder W.H. Standing have truly created a space that not only serves practical purposes but also stands as a symbol of community pride and unity in Eastbourne during this era.
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