Notes: 1. The foundation stones were laid by the following people:
Left hand side of doorway:
a.
This stone was laid by
Captain T.F. Brass
on behalf of the officials and workmen of Kimblesworth Colliery
b. This stone was laid by R.H. McIntosh Ex Gunner on behalf of the Ex Service men of Kimblesworth Colliery
c.
This stone laid by
Jas. Robson Esq. O.B.E., J.P.
on behalf of the
District Miners
Welfare Committee
d. This stone was laid by T.F. Brass Esq. O.B.E., J.P. C.C. on behalf of the District Miners Welfare Committee
e. This stone was laid by Col. W.C. Blackett, C.B.E, L.L.D. on behalf of the Directors of the Sacriston Collieries Co Ltd
Right hand side of doorway:
f. This stone was laid by R.S. Pratt Esq. M.C. on behalf of the officials and workmen of Kimblesworth Colliery
g. This stone was laid by W. Hodgson Esq. on behalf of the officials and workmen of Kimblesworth Colliery
h. This stone was laid by J.T. Atkinson on behalf of the officials and workmen of Kimblesworth Colliery
i. This stone was laid by Councillor W. Gray on behalf of the officials and workmen of Kimblesworth Colliery
j. This stone was laid by R. Gilmour Esq. on behalf of the officials and workmen of Kimblesworth Colliery.
2. Under the Coal Mining Industry Act, the firm had a Welfare Scheme, which provided for the contribution of a penny per ton raised. Eight tenths of this made the fund which contributed to the cost of the hall. The other two-tenths was set aside for research work in connection with almost every branch of mining life.
3. It was hoped to be able to add swimming baths.
4. 300 men enlisted from the area, of whom 60 died.
