About

The building was once Cheshunt Theological College of Congregationalists. In 1913 Cheshunt Collage had a foundation stone laid by the Lord Chancellor. The College was formed in 1768 by Selina Countess of Huntingdon, which prepared men for evangelistic work and they could enter any church. 1905 it moved to Hills Road,Cambridge and is now attached to the University. The site was sold to the Free Masons in 1960's.

This site is part of the Pemberton allotment in new Town. It was originally was going to be use for housing but some of the plots were never taken up. the initial intention was to buy 3 house in brookside & cottages in St Eligius Street and then redevelop the whole site.
the building is a very attractive, free neo-Tudor. E range with square central porch - tower & 2 symmetrical bay windows, projecting wins of different length, height & design. Pale brick with buff stone dressings. The west range in a good match of 1997-99.
The total cost of the buildings, apart from the cost of the land, including all expenses, is just over £18,000.

Percy Richard Morley Horder built Cambridge Masonic Hall in 1913 - 14. He was an English architect who early in his career worked from offices in Stroud & later in London. After the first world war his buildings were increasing in the Neo-Georgian fashion. Morley Horder built Churches & Chapels, University & Colleges, Orphanages, Public buildings, Country & Town houses & Boots the chemist.
Buildings he built - London school of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Cheshunt College. Queen's Avenue Congregational (Muswell Hill). St Andrews Mission Church (Gravesham).