Dartford Working Men's Club in Scotland Clubs & Associations

Dartford Working Men's Club

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Address:	DARTFORD WORKING MEN'S CLUB ESSEX ROAD DARTFORD KENT
Postcode:	DA1 2AU

Dartford working men's club & institute, originated September 30th 1885 when a group of working men passed a resolution to form a club.

Committee was formed consisting of C. Barker, G. Britton-Coe, F. Davis, W.J. Davis, J. Egan, E.H. Martin, G. Martin & A. Turner.

The first committee meeting was held on October 7th 1885 at Bridge house, Dartford. Mr Everard Hesketh was elected president and the following were added to the committee J. Bevan, H. Leach, H. Moncur, G. Morris, A. Morrissey, & F. Phillemore.

Westgate House

Above - Westgate House, the former home of the Hall family c.1909.
This imposing building later housed the Dartford Working Men's Club and institute.

One famous visitor was the Prince of Wales who attended a dance in 1928. Facilities included a library, billiards room and hot and cold baths.

Our current location

Above- The current Dartford Working Men's Club.

Interior of the club

Above - Our fully stocked welcoming bar. A real ale lovers treat!