The Old Social Hall Ghost Hunt – £36 (VIP £32.40) 19/11/22

Description

ONE OF OUR FAVORITE MOST HAUNTED LOCATIONS – Join Fright Nights Berkshire for the ghost hunt of this unique building with a maze of narrow staircases and corridors. Locally known as a haunted house, we have secured a number of dates to explore this fabulous building. The building is just a stone’s throw away from Windsor Great Park in Englefield Green, a village grown from a hamlet in medieval times.

With a fascinating history, there is no doubt that the building is haunted, and it is very very active with experiences and sightings in the last few weeks. In fact this venue has never failed for Fright Nights, perhaps due to the local connections we have with the building. Many visitors to The Old Club don’t like the top floor with a feeling of unease and being watched. On the first floor a full manifestation has been seen, sending witnesses fleeing out of the building! Also reported are strange noises, phantom footsteps and things being thrown at us.  Will you see the ghost of the family pet, said to belong to a previous owner?

Join us for an EXCLUSIVE ghost hunt that includes:
A walkround with a Medium (who haunts tonight?)
Psychic Workshop and Experiments including Seances and Glass Divination
Ghost Hunt Vigils in the dark
Hot Drinks and Biscuits
Expert advice and discussion about the paranormal

HISTORY
In 1880, the Main building, was built by Oades & Son of Egham for a Temperance League. Originally constructed as a Coffee Tavern called the “Victoria”, the intent was to provide an alternative form of “refreshment” to try to reduce the alcohol consumption of the workmen involved in building the nearby Founders Hall of Royal Holloway College. It was opened in December 1880 by General Sir Alexander Taylor who was the principle of the Royal Indian Engineering College.

By 1910 The coffee tavern had evolved into a full “Temperance hotel”.

Around 1918/9, the Building was acquired by the Red Triangle Club, the sports orientated section of the YMCA who added the new main hall as an extension to the main building. The foundation stones laid by Princess Helena Victoria and Princess Christiana can be seen on the Harvest Road elevation either side of the hall exit.

By the late 1930’s the building had fallen into poor repair and was taken over by the Egham Urban District Council.

Throughout the war from 1940-1945, although difficult to imagine now, Englefield Green was considered far enough into the country to act as a safe haven. The building was used to provide the classrooms for pupils evacuated from the Roman Catholic schools of St. Joseph’s of Camberwell and St. Bernard’s of Stepney. The relative proximity of the village to London, prompted several families to move out to be with their children.

For twenty years after the war, the buildings were used as a school by St Cuthbert’s and St Jude’s Schools but by 1963, the building stood empty again to be used a social club for various groups and organisations. By the mid-1990s the buildings needed saving and was nearly sold for development, but it was saved by the “St Jude’s Players” – the local amateur dramatic group, and is now used as a social club and venue for local events and clubs.

With such a varied history ranging from its origins as a Temperance Bar to housing school children during the war, and it’s mystery wartime significance, its no doubt that the history has left it’s mark. What will you witness during our ghost hunt at this remarkable building?

Please note: Over 18’s only and NO pregnant women allowed as per our insurance cover. Venue is usually unsuitable for disabled guests due to the nature of the buildings but if in doubt, please contact us for more information.  NO accommodation is provided unless specifically detailed. For more information please see our full terms and conditions here.  All our events are fully insured, and a First Aider will be present.  This event is organised by Fright Nights Surrey.

TO BOOK THIS EVENT WITH A VOUCHER, PLEASE CONTACT THE ORGANISING FRANCHISE BELOW, WITH YOUR VOUCHER SERIAL NUMBER & PIN CODE (if applicable) AND ALL CONTACT DETAILS, INCLUDING MOBILE NUMBER & EMAIL.

With thanks to Lynda Hughes of Fright Nights Head Office for the Research & Detailed Write-up for this event.