1952

From Army Huts to a Community Hall

Two army huts were purchased from a former military camp at Foxley Manor for £535. A team of local volunteers dismantled and moved them to Presteigne to be rebuilt as the new hall.

Image kindly provided by Foxley Group Parish

May 25, 1953

The Grand Opening

The Presteigne and District War Memorial Hall was officially opened on Whitsun Bank Holiday, 25th May, by Lady Delia Venables-Llewellyn