Friends of Silsden Town Hall

Full Street Address: Silsden Town Hall
Postal Code: BD20 0AJ
Phone Number: 01535 959561
Organisation Characteristics: Not for Profit Organisation, Paid Workers, Takes short-term volunteers/ placements, Takes long-term volunteers,
Geographical area: Craven
Has documents: Annual accounts, Bank account, Constitution or other governing document, Equal opportunities or diversity policy or statement, Health and safety policies, Regular committee meetings with minutes, Safeguarding (child, adult protection) policies
Information last updated: 12th April 2023
Description:

On a wet afternoon just before Christmas 1883 a large crowd gathered along Kirkgate. They were there to watch the foundation stone being laid for a Mechanics Institute.

Now you know the building as Silsden Town Hall.

These spectators rightly felt proud. This new building was the culmination of many years of campaigning and fundraising.

The Institute opened the following October. Ever since the hall, built with local labour and materials, has been serving the people of Silsden. It has witnessed huge changes to the working, cultural and social lives of Silsden people.