YMFS Institute, Castleton
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YMFS Institute, Castleton
Image: © Jaggery Taken: 22 Oct 2009
At the beginning of the 20th century many local young men used to meet at a coffee house in Castleton for the purpose of reading and literature discussion. They called themselves the Young Men's Friendly Society. In 1923 Lord Tredegar made a gift of the ground and the money for the erection of the brick building seen here for the use of these young men. Still known as the YMFS Institute, it is now used as a village hall, providing facilities for meetings, concerts, annual fairs, and fetes. The premises can be hired for occasions such as wedding and birthday parties.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.540961
Longitude
-3.07563