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The Workmen's Hall, Birkenhead, 1865. Creator: Unknown
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The Workmen's Hall, Birkenhead, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Workmen's Hall, Birkenhead, 1865. 'The building is large and imposing, the desire of the company being to provide such a one as would create a desire on the part of the working men to frequent it in lieu of the public-house, and which would give them all the comforts of the clubs...in use by the upper classes, comparatively speaking...The accommodation consists of a well lighted and ventilated coffee and reading room...a smoking-room, which will also be used for chess draughts, bagatelle, and other games...two club-rooms for ordinary meetings; one lecture-room...a lavatory; a bar, or attendants' room, from which...will be served with refreshments; a spacious kitchen, with apparatus sufficient to cook a public dinner; pantries, larders, and apartments for the hall-keeper. On the upper floor is a large, lofty, well lighted and ventilated room, intended for concerts, public meetings, lectures, soirees, and other entertainments, having seating-room for from 900 to 1000 persons; spacious orchestra to accommodate about 100 artistes, retiring-rooms, and every convenience, with suitable approaches easy of ingress and egress...The architect was Mr. James Fisher, of Duncan-street, Birkenhead; the contractor for the building, Mr. Thomas Lund'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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A symbol of community and progress: The Workmen's Hall in Birkenhead, circa 1865. This imposing structure was designed to provide a welcoming space for working men to gather, socialize, and engage in intellectual pursuits. With its well-lit reading room, smoking area for games and relaxation, club rooms for meetings, lecture hall for educational programs, and spacious kitchen for community events - this building truly embodied the ideals of self-improvement and camaraderie.
The Workmen's Hall was a beacon of hope during an era marked by industrialization and social change. Its grand architecture, designed by Mr. James Fisher, reflects the aspirations of its founders to create a space where working-class individuals could come together, share ideas, and build connections that transcended their daily lives.
This photograph captures the essence of this remarkable building - a testament to the power of community-driven initiatives in shaping society's future.
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