Kingsley Hall (grid reference ST596731) is at 59 Old Market Street in Old Market, Bristol.
| Kingsley Hall | |
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  Location within Bristol | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| Town or city | Bristol |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°27′21″N 2°34′53″W / 51.455919°N 2.581369°W |
| Completed | 1706 |
The hall was built as a private house in 1706 and restored in the late 19th century for use as a political club and office premises. It was originally occupied by the East Bristol Conservative Party.[1] In 1911, it became the Bristol headquarters of the Independent Labour Party who renamed it in honour of the Christian Socialist Charles Kingsley.[2] It is now used as offices by 1625 Independent People, a charity housing young people.[3][4]
It has been designated by English Heritage as a grade II* listed building.[5]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Heritage Trail". Old Market Quarter. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
- ^ 'Souvenir' marking the opening of the Kingsley Hall, 23-24 September 1911, London School of Economics Archives, ILP/5/1911/52, retrieved 8 August 2016
- ^ "About Us | 1625 Independent People Bristol Charity".
- ^ "Help for homeless young people". Bristol City Council. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
- ^ Historic England. "No.59 Kingsley Hall (1207565)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 16 March 2007.
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