SALVATION ARMY CITADEL

The Stowmarket  Corps of the Salvation Army was formed on the 26th February 1886. The first building was a factory in Union Street, later moving to Tavern Street.   

The Hall in Tavern Street

In 1911 the Corps moved to new premises in Milton Road. Large meetings were held at the Corn Hall. 


Milton Road Citadel 1911 - 1966

In 1966 there was another move to Violet Hill Road.

The present day Citadel in Violet Hill Road opened in February 1995,  plans are now in hand for a major refurbishment.

Thanks to Mike Baker for supplying the photo of the present Stowmarket Citadel and other information used on this page.
More information about Stowmarket Salvation Army can be found at Mike Baker's web site - and in a commemorative booklet published for the centenary in 1986.

STOWMARKET HISTORY AND HERITAGE
2007
email neil@stowman.plus.com