Drill Halls in the Forest of Dean (General)

by Eugene, Monday, September 29, 2008, 08:38 (5909 days ago) @ n.lamb

I found a booklet of old photos, entitled 'A glance back at Coleford' by Keith and June Webb, (a Black Dwarf Publication, 47-49 High Street Lydney,Gl15 5DD, Publ. 2000). On p. 15 there is a photograph taken by John Porter around 1910 of territorials parading beside Coleford Town Hall. The accompanying text confirms that the original Drill Hall in Coleford later housed the Studio Cinema.

I'm sorry but I have not seen a photo of the actual Drill Hall. I'm sure one must exist. There are collectors of old postcards and photos who sometimes publish photos in the local Forest papers. It might be possible to contact them and find out if they have anything.

Regards

Eugene