The Village Hall was originally the old school and was erected
by the Hon Richard Watson in 1844, who pioneered rural education
in the neighbourhood. The School opened with 90 pupils from neighbouring
villages.
As the years passed Rockingham School began to suffer
the effects of the very education it had pioneered, and as other
schools opened in neighbouring villages the roll began to dwindle,
until in 1946 it was left with only 9 children. The authorities
regretfully decided to close it in January of that year, the remaining
scholars being absorbed by neighbouring Cottingham School.
Since
January 1947 the building has been used as a Social Centre, or
Village Hall.
The Village Hall is a registered charity and is run by a committee
of trustees and othe volunteers.
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