15/12/2021
Introducing the Short Brothers Lounge. We adore this space, It's iron black beams and lofty ceilings make this room a real show stopper for your private event. Holding 80 on round tables with a top table of up to 20, this lounge can accommodate a wide range of events from weddings to celebrations as well as conferences and live music. The lounge was named after the ship building family, the Short Brothers to keep the history of Pallion alive.
"In 1869, George Short transferred his timber ship building business from Mowbray Quay in Hylton to Pallion. The running of the business was transferred to his four sons and became known as Short Brothers in 1871, the same year that iron ship construction was adopted. In 1899, the neighbouring, North of England Shipbuilding Co. was taken over and the following year the firm was incorporated as a limited company, Short Brothers Ltd. At this time, the shipyard employed some 1500 workers"
- Sourced from NEHL
