Trades and Labour Hall, Oak Street, Fleetwood

The Labour Hall on Oak Street in Fleetwood was a notable community hub and political meeting space. In historical or local directories, it is often associated with the Fleetwood Labour Party and served as a venue for local constituency meetings, trade union gatherings, and neighbourhood social events.

LABOUR HALL, FLEETWOOD - Mr. Duckworth (Messrs. Mercer and Duckworth, architects) explained the proposed plans in detail. On the ground floor it was intended to provide for five branch meeting rooms, a, billiard room with three full-sized tables, reading room, lounge, recreation room, and refreshment bar centrally situated. On the first, floor there would be an assembly room, with seating capacity for 840 persons, and stage accommodation, both equipped with modern appliances and conveniences. The floor of the hall would be of maple and "sprung." It was estimated that 'the whole scheme could be carried to completion for about £12,000. [Blackpool Gazette 17 June 1926 page 11]

Reference           Blackpool Gazette 17 June 1926 page 11