Local List: The Optimist PH, 22-23 St Giles Street (former Whyte Melville Hall) (WNC)

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[formerly The Goose]. Former Workings Mens Club and Institute founded by Major Whyte Melville in 1865. Locally listed building.

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Grid reference	Centred SP 7565 6050 (29m by 40m)
Civil Parish	NORTHAMPTON
Unitary Authority	West Northamptonshire

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The Optimist PH, 22-23 St Giles Street (former Whyte Melville Hall) (Building) (1160/0/694)

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Jun 11 2025 9:16PM

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