Downham Market..Douglas Back Room, Conservative Club

Eagle House has been the home of the Clackclose Conservative Club since 1909 and houses the Douglas Back Room The building was once the residence of Arthur Benjamin Bird, a respected Justice of the Peace and son of miller Jacob Mason Bird. Douglas Back, CBE, 1924-2017 ran a tailors business in Lynn Road. He was also a JP and worked hard for the Downham community

The Eagle emblem on the building connects Eagle House to Eagle Roller Mills, now known as Heygates Flour Mill on Railway Road. Both structures feature the proud symbol of the Eagle. Jacob Mason Bird established the steam-driven mill in 1851, and his son Aubrey later modernised it with the help of the Heygate company. The eagle serves as a lasting tribute to their contributions to the town's industrial heritage.

In earlier times, circa 1933-39 the Douglas Back room was Hovells hairdressers run by Leonard George Hovell.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 21 September:

10.00 - 4pm

Location & directions

Douglas Back Room, Clackclose Conservative Club, Eagle House, Bridge Street, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9DH

Directions:

Eagle House is opposite the Market Square on Bridge Street

Contact on day:

Marion Batt

Telephone number:

+441366384428

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Visitors may also use the other facilities in the Club on Heritage Open Day

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