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The Cottage

The Cottage

The house now known as The Cottage was built as accommodation for Mr & Mrs Hill, caretakers of the R T Institute, and was modelled on a similar house in Canada also called ‘The Cottage’. That is how it got its name.

During the 1930s the R T Institute was a popular meeting place for tinplate workers who appreciated the facilities provided inside and outside the grand building. According to local residents, one of the 'main attractions' was the immaculate bowling green which was very popular with the members.

In Caersalem Terrace two entrances can be seen, one is flanked by two stone-built gate posts which was one of the original entrances to the Brewery and further along the Terrace, close to The Cottage, are two red brick gate posts indicating the rear entrance to the Institute.