Stretford Public Hall
Restoring the Grade II listed Hall's Victorian Ballroom to create a new events space.
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Stretford Public Hall was built in 1878 for the community by philanthropists John and Enriqueta Rylands. During the century that followed, the building served a variety of roles including as a public library, public baths, a theatre, and council offices.
By 2014, the Hall stood empty and was about to be put for sale. The Friends of Stretford Public Hall, a member-owned charitable organisation led by local residents, the stepped forward to save the Hall and successfully secured the freehold of the building from Trafford Council in 2015. Since then, the Friends have been fundraising and developing plans to restore the Hall to its former glory and enhance its use as a community asset.
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We have been appointed by the Friends group to deliver the 'Ballroom Transformation Project', the second major programme of works to be delivered at the Hall.
The project will involve the complete restoration of the Hall's Victorian ballroom. The aim of the project is to create a multi-functional space which can be used for a wide range of events and activities, including theatre, weddings and conferences. This will allow the Friends of Stretford Public Hall to generate income which will be reinvested into the maintenance of the building and community activities.
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