John Bright, Crispin, Crispin Hall, and William S. Clark black plaque

This black commemorative plaque records: Crispin Hall Named after the Patron Saint of Shoemakers, this building was opened by John Bright on October 12th, 1885 after William S. Clark decided to improve the cultural facilities for Clarks employees and other Streetonians. Previously there had been a small library at the factory in the charge of James Lovell the doorkeeper. Art classes and talk on sundry educational subjects were also held there in the reading room which was added later. A large public hall, lecture and reading rooms; a library and a museum were then provided here. The building now houses a number of small businesses and community activities. A display of photographs of Street dating back to the 19th century may be seen inside by the main stairway.

John Bright MP was a prominent 19th-century British radical politician known for his advocacy of free trade, electoral reform, and his opposition to the Crimean War; William S. Clark, associated with Clarks Shoes, significantly enhanced cultural and educational facilities for employees and the local community by establishing Crispin Hall.