Rushden Research Group: British Legion

Rushden British Legion

Proposed plans but new home in Fitzwilliam Street.....

Rushden Echo & Argus, 4^th August 1933

Above is reproduction of the plan prepared by Mr F E Preston, Rushden, for the proposed headquarters of the Rushden Branch of the British Legion. As already announced in the “Echo and Argus” some time ago, a plot of land has been purchased in Carnegie street, and has been cleared ready for building. Some idea of the size of the building, if the above plans are proceeded with, may be judged from the fact that the main assembly hall will be 84 feet long and 40 feet wide.

This was not built as the British Legion took over the old Primitive Methodist Church in Fitzwilliam Street in about 1937.

Rushden Echo & Argus, 17^th September 1937, transcribed by Kay Collins

Brithish Legion Hall Opened

Rushden British Legion Hall was opened on Saturday by Major Sir Francis Fetherston-Godley, O.B.E., National Chairman of the British Legion.

The photograph gives a general view of the ceremony. Inset: Sir Francis presents Mr. Robert Denton with a Certificate of Appreciation, awarded by the President of the National Executive Council to mark his outstanding work for the Legion.

The Benevolent Fund Committee 1936-37

A Childs, F Greaves, F W Noble, Mrs Farron, S Freeman, J Webb, F Dickens
Mrs Farrington, Mrs Waring, Mrs Cox (treasurer), F Eyre (chairman),
E Bennett (hon.sec.), Mrs. Muxlow, Mrs Lovell, Mrs. Helsdown.


British Legion Hall before Royal status was granted formerly the Primitve Methodist Church.	The new premises in Fitzwilliam Street, with Royal British Legion above the doorway

Details taken from the service sheet:

Rushden Branch Royal British Legion

Sunday April 13th 1986

Combined Service
for
The Laying-Up of Old Standard
and
Dedication of New Standard

British Legion

Women's Section

Charlie Watts