Kingsley Hall, Bristol

Kingsley Hall (grid reference ST596731) is at 59 Old Market Street in Old Market, Bristol.

Kingsley Hall
Kingsley Hall, Bristol is located in Bristol
Kingsley Hall, Bristol
Location within Bristol
General information
Architectural styleGeorgian
Town or cityBristol
CountryEngland
Coordinates51°27′21″N 2°34′53″W / 51.455919°N 2.581369°W / 51.455919; -2.581369
Completed1706

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]

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References

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  1. ^ "Heritage Trail". Old Market Quarter. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  2. ^ '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
  3. ^ "About Us | 1625 Independent People Bristol Charity".
  4. ^ "Help for homeless young people". Bristol City Council. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  5. ^ Historic England. "No.59 Kingsley Hall (1207565)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 16 March 2007.