Hurworth Grange Community Centre

Hurworth Grange Community Centre is a building in the village of Hurworth-on-Tees, Durham, England. Built in 1875, it has had a long and varied history, from private residence of a wealthy Quaker banking family to its modern-day use as a community centre.

History

Hurworth Grange was constructed in Hurworth-on-Tees by Alfred Waterhouse, commissioned by Alfred Backhouse as a wedding gift for his nephew, James Edward Backhouse. The building is a large brick Victorian mansion that at one time boasted of a lovely rock garden created by the famous Backhouse nursery of Yorkshire.

Over the years the house changed hands, being used as a residence by the Rogerson family and then later the Spielman family. During

Parish Council

for use as a community centre.

Hauntings

Regular patrons of the Hurworth Grange Community Centre have reported various types of

hauntings. In August 2006 the BBC North East and Cumbria crew filmed the team conducting an investigation at Hurworth Grange. The show aired on 30 October 2006 and was presented by Anna Nolan

. API continues to conduct regular investigations at Hurworth Grange, with future plans to publish a book about their findings.

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