ABSTRACT
In recent years, though, Sacriston has witnessed a new episode of social infrastructure-making, perhaps not on the scale of a century or more ago, but highly significant, nevertheless. In this chapter, the authors describe and account for this remaking of social infrastructure. They focus on two important episodes in the remaking of social infrastructure: the creation of the Fulforth Centre, which was replaced by Memorial Hall in the village, and the rebirth of the Co-op building. The Literary Institute appears on early maps of Sacriston. It was supported by subscriptions from miners, but business directories suggest it was also funded by the Charlaw and Sacriston Colliery Company. It included a reading room and library. This early structure was replaced by the Memorial Institute, on the same site, following the First Word War. Sacriston Cricket Club is more than a sporting venue.
