Photos © Jan Marshall. B A hons
Today was the official re-opening of the magnificent Grade II listed Kennaway House, after the completion of the one million pound restoration project (£554,000 of which was provided by the Heritage Lottery Fund) that returned this wonderful building back to it’s former glory. The House was officially opened by Hugo Swire, MP for East Devon. The celebrations included performances by the Sidmouth College Drummers, Sidmouth Town Band, the Diam0nd Cheer Squad and the Sidmouth Steppers. There was also a series of playlets performed by Sidmouth Amateur Dramatic Society, and live jazz playing courtesy of the Exeter City Steam Jazz Band. The House is now to be a centre for arts, learning and the community and will also be available for family celebrations.
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Hugo Swire talks to the Mayor (inside Kennaway House):
The restoration work is magnificent and all those concerned should feel very proud in deed of what they have achieved. Kennaway House is now truly beautiful again. So from me, a local resident, thank you!
Kennaway House is Registered Charity No: 1122667
Find out more HERE
See my photographs of the restoration history below:
See my photo of Kennaway House before restoration started here
Wonderful to revisit a favourite place.. loved your photos which capture the occasion so beautifully. I discovered you through your cats after they dropped by my blog. So glad! I love your part of the country… and can now get a fix through your site… Helen