ROTHERHAM: “We bought the town hall off the council” - Wath Town Hall

Meet the villagers who’ve taken over an old town hall Danny and Sophie explore inside the once derelict Georgian mansion, which is now home to businesses, charities…. And a drag queen’s wardrobe! Preservation Society Limited bought this beautiful Georgian mansion, Grade 2 listed, from Rotherham Council. Built in 1770, it was the town hall for Wath Upon Dearne from 1892 until 1974 and was declared redundant in 2014. Together with the charity Wath Hall Limited, their six-year campaign to secure it for the people of Wath succeeded in the Hall’s 250th anniversary year, a remarkable achievement! Let’s take a look around…