History of Victoria Hall
Victoria Hall / Town Hall
Kidsgrove Urban District Council, created in 1894 commissioned the building of the beautiful hall and adjoining offices, on 22nd April 1897, the year of the Royal Diamond Jubilee, the foundation stones were laid by Mr James Heath and John Smith with a silver ceremonial trowel. A time capsule consisting of some coins and local newspapers were placed under the stones.
The Hall, designed by Wood and Hutchings of Tunstall cost £2,046 to build on land donated by the Heath family.
A major refurbishment programme took place in 2007 to repair and modernise the much loved building.
The striking Tower Clock designed by Potteries Architect, Absalom Reade Wood cost £2,250 to build. As part of the renovations a new clock face was installed in 2007. The clock chimes on the hour in 2007. The clock chimes on the hour.
