The Reading Room, Papworth St Agnes

History of the Reading Room

No of rooms: 1, later 2.

In 1942: empty

The grandfather of John Spering was asked by the villagers whether they could have a pub but he refused. John’s father, Arthur Sperling, had the Reading Room built so the men of the village could have somewhere to meet in winter evenings. He provided books, dartboard and heating. Alcohol was forbidden.

In 1949 Gerald and Irene Arch moved in.