WHO ARE WE: OUR HISTORY! š
Since 1886, The Montgomery has been a pillar of Sheffield community for championing the rights of children to explore creativity. Across seven monarchs and two world wars, weāve been at the centre of Sheffieldās creative community. What to know a little more about how we came to be? Follow on our who are we journey to travel back in time and look at some of out Montgomery history!
The Montgomery Theatre and Arts Centre is named after James Montgomery. He was a Scottish poet and journalist, best remembered for his hymns, poems and versified renderings of the psalms which are among the finest in English.
James Montgomery was a radical and avid spokesperson for social reform including banning the employment of children as chimney sweeps. He championed free education through Sunday Schools to those who previously had no access to an education. James Montgomeryās political outspoken views caused him to be fined and imprisoned in York castle twice.
Come back next week to learn a little more about us!
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