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PHOTOS OF HOUGHTON HALL

The official opening of the YMCA at Houghton Hall on June 10th 1972

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The official opening of the YMCA at Houghton Hall on June 10th 1972.

Pictured at the unveiling of the plaque are: Sir Sadler Forster; and Rowland Storey.

The plaque read as follows:

This Ancient Hall was acquired by the Trustees in 1971 and following extensive restoration was opened on 10th June 1972 by Sir Sadler Forster as Headquarters of the Houghton-le-Spri...ng YMCA and dedicated by the Reverend P.G.C. Brett, Rector of Houghton.

John Edwards, Chairman
Rowland Storey, General Secretary

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