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Erected in 1923, this substantial, three-story Grade II listed building stands as a powerful legacy of the local mining populace. The structure's funding was a true community effort, financed by regular "penny a week" contributions from local miners' wages, alongside a grant from the colliery owner, Sir Samuel Instone.The Hall quickly became the vibrant social core of the community, a much-needed respite from the demanding life of the mines. It originally housed a variety of facilities: a spacious public hall, a library, a working cinema, a popular dance floor, and a billiards hall. Now managed by a charitable committee, the hall maintains its community focus, hosting everything from drama schools to craft groups.
Construction: The hall was built in 1923.
Funding: It was built with donations from local miners and a grant from the local colliery owner.
Original features: Its original facilities included a public hall, library, cinema, dance hall, and billiards hall.
Listed building: The three-story building became a Grade II listed building in 1979.
Current status: It is now a volunteer-run entertainment venue, managed by a committee since 1991.
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY
Paranormal investigators often describe the site as "bursting with activity," suggesting the echoes of its industrious past residents linger on. Reports from both staff and visitors detail a consistent and wide array of unexplained phenomena:
Apparitions: Witnesses have spotted many spectral figures
Audio Phenomena: Visitors report hearing phantom music in the dead of night. Other sounds include inexplicable disembodied voices, footsteps , voices and doors spontaneously slamming shut.
Poltergeist Manifestations: Items have been known to vanish and reappear in entirely different locations. Staff also report objects moving independently and chairs inexplicably shifting position.
Sensory Experiences: Many people experience a pervasive feeling of not being alone, sudden and drastic shifts in room temperature, and the unsettling presence of dark shadow figures.
What's Included?
Access to the hall, 5 rooms on the ground floor which were originally the Billiard Room, Reading Rooms and Study. The Theatre space and the 4 dressing rooms in the backstage corridor which staff say is the most spookiest spot, we also have access to the projector room
Seances and group vigils
Use of Paranormal Equipment,
Hot and cold drinks , biscuits and snacks
Free time to carry out your own investigating
TIMES : 9PM- 2AM
ADDRESS:
Old Newport Road
Bedwas
Caerphilly
CF83 8BJ
PARKING
On Site
*No alcohol , under 18's or pregnant ladies please *
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Bedwas Workmens Hall, Caerphilly, United Kingdom
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Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
