Milnsbridge Village Hall
A History

The current building which we call the village hall arrived to its present site during  WW2. It was in sections on lorries having being brought from Halifax and a previous unknown use.

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The army delivered and presumably re-erected it for its first use in Milnsbridge as a rehabilitation centre for army personnel.

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It was at one time used by the Salvation Army. During recent renovation works the Salvation Army sign was located in the loft.  However the loft hatch is too small to fit the sign through so it has yet to see the light of day.

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Ownership of the hall was transferred to Kirklees Metropolitan Council in 1975.  Kirklees were responsible for the upkeep of the buildings exterior, however a management committee was set up to look after the inside and manage the use of the hall.  The first and most important job for the committee was to upgrade the hall and make it suitable for use. This included rewiring the building and installing a gas connection.  Various fundraising events took place including establishing Milnsbridge Carnival.

By mid 1977 most of the works had been completed at a cost of £4995 (around £45000 in todays money).

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The hall was officially opened on 3rd December 1977 by Councillor Mrs Newbould.

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Work on the history of the hall continues.  If anyone has any information or old photographs of the hall please get in touch, we would love to hear for you.

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