In 1879 Stephenson Memorial Hall opened as a tribute to George Stephenson. During 1889 The Hall was purchased by Chesterfield Corporation. December 1946 saw the expiry of lease of Hall to Cinema Company, so in June 1947 a Public Appeal of Guarantee fund of £5,000 was organised by local amateur societies.
In February 1949 the opening ceremony was performed by Miss. Kathleen Harrison, which was followed by the first performance of first presentation, "See How They Run" by Philip King on Febraury 21 1949. Read More >


