You see a hall. Inside it lies a universe.

Discover War Hall: A Theatre of the Mind—an immersive documentary podcast uncovering the extraordinary true story behind Walthamstow Assembly Hall, a concert venue built during the Blitz that became one of Britain’s most significant recording spaces.

Through immersive sound design, archival storytelling and music recorded in the Hall itself, the series reveals how a community under fire chose to invest in culture, hope and the future.

For the first time, the Hall’s remarkable wartime story is brought together in a single documentary series.

With music and sound from Simon Mills | One Half of Bent | Bent

Start listening with Episode 1.

War Hall is an independent production. If we ever make a profit, half will go to War Child, with the rest supporting our small team. If you’d like to help us make future episodes, you can join our Patreon — even the smallest contribution helps us pay artists fairly.

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Some clips are used under fair dealing and fair use for historical illustration. All rights remain with the original rights holders. Used with permission where required.

Music and sound design by Simon Mills.

Produced by Alison Williams, Professor John Thomas, and Susie Williams.

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