History
History and Background
Built in 1929 for the people of Broughton in Furness by Sir Robert Rankin, Lord of the Manor of Broughton Tower, the Victory Hall serves as a focal point for a widespread rural community.
In its heyday the Victory Hall embodied all that was best and forward looking and set a standard for other village halls to emulate. By the mid 1990s seven decades of sterling service had taken their toll and it was time to give the building a face-lift and a new lease of life.
The Millennium
Millennium Project was launched in 1996 with money raised from a wide range of sources. The reconstruction, extension and refurbishment began in May 1999 and was completed in June 2002.
The £750,000 refurbishment created an outstanding facility for the 21st Century, and Victory Hall was designated a “National Flagship Hall” by the Millennium Commission.
