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The Three Towns Soldiers' Institute started in small premises in Union Street circa 1870. In 1874 it was decided to put the project into the hands of a Miss Daniel. As a result of her leadership, a site was obtained at 21 Edgcumbe Street, Stonehouse, upon which the Institute opened their own building in July 1877. There was a bar at the entrance at which temperance drinks and light refreshments could be obtained, as well as rooms for reading, billiards, and bagatelle. A bath room and kitchen were also provided. By 1935 the premises had been joined with Numbers 19 and 20 and become the Edgcumbe Social Club, owned by Mr W C Coath. Sources:
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