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LIMESTONE HOUSE Tel: 01909 724061 Limestone House was developed in 2003-4 from three burned-out buildings in the centre of Creswell. These were purchased through generous grants provided by the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund, the Heritage Lottery Fund and many others. The buildings have been re-built to provide extended facilities for the community, including: a multimedia studio a substantial education centre Limestone House was opened to the community on Saturday July 24th, 2004 and was formally opened to the funders and supporting organisations in early September, 2004. The building is open to all between 9.00am and 5.00pm on weekdays (4-00pm on Friday) and between 9.00pm and 12.00pm on Saturdays. The centre is managed by Maisie Bially, with assistance in education matters from Bev Hallowes, from Jacqui Price and Pat Hunt and a large number of volunteers. More volunteers will be welcomed and interested people are invited to visit Limestone House to see what a pleasant, bright and cheerful place it is to work in. Before (March 2004) After (July 24th 2004) The Heritage Centre The centre describes the unique magnesian limestone region in which Creswell is centrally placed. This narrow strip of underlying rock, so useful as a building material and for other industrial purposes, has given rise to fascinating features in the region, from the world-famous Creswell Crags, through Roman and Medieval times, to the abbeys and parklands (Roche Abbey, Hardwick Hall, Bolsover Castle...) and so up to the wool and recent mining industries. It is possible to "walk through history" from the remote Ice Ages to present times, all within a few miles of Creswell. This story has been brilliantly displayed by the designers and provides a relaxing place to absorb the history of the region, while enjoying coffee and light refreshments. The architect of the building was Alick Mason Associates, Sheffield. The builders were Walker and Kitching Ltd., Doncaster. The designers of the Heritage area were rfa designers, Bradford.
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