Places of Worship: Talybont on Usk Mission Church and Hall
With none of the three established churches being within easy walking distance of the village, and the only alternative being the “Iron Church” a mile away at Cross Oak, a decision was made in 1911 to erect a corrugated iron building to hold services and events. It remained in use until 1970 during which time it became a versatile venue for meetings and entertainment. During WW2 an evacuated London school were taught there. As private cars became more common the old churches were accessible and, with the building of the Henderson Hall, it became redundant. In 1970 it was sold to Dulwich College to become the Wilson’s Outdoor Education Centre to be sold again in 2009.
