Sites and Monument Record: Reddingmuir Institute (Community Centre) (SMR 1914)
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Built by the Duke of Hamilton as a school for the children of local mining families in 1856. Following the 1872 Education Act it was no longer required for that purpose. The building was refurbished with a games room, reading room and recreational area, as well as a large meeting hall (doubling as a shooting gallery). A bowling green was inserted into the grounds, along with a flagpole gifted by Mr & Mrs Robertson of the Redding Coal Co. The property was handed over to the community at a ceremony in 1911 and also became the home of the Free Colliers.
In November 1928 the building was badly damaged by fire causing £2,000 worth of damage. Funds were raised to rebuild it and in September 1929 the Marquis of Clydesdale rededicated it.
In November 1928 the building was badly damaged by fire causing £2,000 worth of damage. Funds were raised to rebuild it and in September 1929 the Marquis of Clydesdale rededicated it.
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NS 9148 7780
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