Ruskin House, Grade II listed building in London Borough of Croydon, United Kingdom.
Ruskin House is a Georgian townhouse with expansive walled gardens on Coombe Road that functions as a community center. The building contains two spacious halls and multiple meeting rooms available for public rental.
The original was founded in the early 1900s by Georgina King Lewis as a meeting place for labor movement groups without alcohol service. The current location opened in 1967 as the third iteration of Ruskin House.
The building hosts regular film screenings, theater performances, and educational events on social topics that visitors can attend throughout the year. These gatherings reflect the venue's connection to progressive causes and movements.
The building is easy to spot from the street and located near local bus routes for convenient access. Interior spaces are accessible to visitors with mobility restrictions.
A members bar operates daily from 7 PM and serves as an informal gathering space within the building. This space allows visitors to connect with others and experience the community life present on-site.
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