Kingsley Hall, Bristol
| Kingsley Hall | |
|---|---|
The building in 2007 | |
Location within Bristol | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| Location | Old Market, Bristol, England |
| Coordinates | 51°27′21″N 2°34′53″W / 51.455919°N 2.581369°W |
| Year built | 1706 |
| Renovated | Late 19th century |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Kingsley Hall |
| Designated | 8 January 1959 |
| Reference no. | 1207565 |
Kingsley Hall (grid reference ST596731) is at 59 Old Market Street in Old Market, Bristol, England.
The hall was built as a private house in 1706 and restored in the late 19th century for use as a political club and office premises. It was originally occupied by the East Bristol Conservative Party.[1] In 1911 it became the Bristol headquarters of the Independent Labour Party who renamed it in honour of the Christian Socialist Charles Kingsley.[2]
In January 1959, it was designated as a Grade II* listed building.[3]
It is now used as offices by 1625 Independent People, a charity housing young people.[4][5]
In January 2025, the building was awarded £4.7 million in funding to renovate it into a community hub with accommodation, a "skills kitchen", and a café to help young people who have experienced homelessness or been in care build skills, improve their wellbeing, and access training and jobs.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "Heritage Trail". Old Market Quarter. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
- ^ 'Souvenir' marking the opening of the Kingsley Hall, 23–24 September 1911, London School of Economics Archives, ILP/5/1911/52, retrieved 8 August 2016
- ^ Historic England. "Kingsley Hall (1207565)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
- ^ "About Us | 1625 Independent People Bristol Charity".
- ^ "Help for homeless young people". Bristol City Council. Archived from the original on 23 August 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
- ^ Grierson, Jamie (14 January 2025). "Politically historic Kingsley Hall in Bristol awarded £4.7m for renovation". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 August 2025.