Built 1863 as Mortimer's Music hall. 1866 MacDonald took it over but in 1871 following complaints it lost its performance licence. Bought in 1879 by rich Quaker philanthropist Palmer (of Huntley and Palmer biscuits) for the Blue Ribbon Gospel Temperance Mission. 1893 in his will Palmer left the hall to the Quaker Bedford Institute. 1910 the hall was extended. It is now used as a community centre.
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Hoxton Hall
Hoxton Hall. Built 1863 as a music hall. Owned since 1893 by Bedford Institu...
When we first researched this area in 2008 there were three plaques erected b...
Founded by John Fleming and A. F. "Peggy" Bettinson. First president Hugh Cec...
A charity dedicated to the conservation, improvement and enjoyment of Greenwi...
Founded in London. Its main objectives are the cultural interchange between G...
