Those concerned with the progress of Alford House have pride in its past, but they are conscious that the objects and problems of this work are always current and that its importance lies in the present and in the future.
Ultimately the official opening ceremony was performed by the Minister of Education, the Rt. Hon. George Tomlinson, M.P, in July 1951 and the club reopened in September 1951 with the whole of the new building in occupation. The land and buildings were vested in the...
With this support, together with the proceeds of sale of the old Lambeth Walk premises and other grants and donations, it was possible to go forward with work which was fortunately started in a short period of 1949 when licences were available for this type of...
In this way the club was able to keep open throughout the war but the buildings were in poor shape afterwards, standing in a largely derelict area. Essentially repairs were carried out and the club recovered its vitality. Life in Lambeth had changed a good deal during...
Going back in time, however – by 1942 the situation had become very difficult as there was virtually no one available to keep the club open regularly and conduct it properly. The council, therefore, took the step of appointing Mr Bracey, late of Christ Church...
