Cottingham Memorial Club Historical Building and Grounds

The Cottingham Memorial Club is a long-established social club in the centre of Cottingham, East Yorkshire. The building, Elm Tree House, is situated in Finkle Street, and set in the pleasant surrounds of Grandad’s Park, on the north side and overlooking South Street, Cottingham. The Grade II listed building is situated on land bought around 1809 and it is entirely possible that many residents of, or near, Cottingham may be unaware of its origins.

The Cottingham Memorial Club did not purchase the estate until 1949. Prior to this, Elm Tree House had been owned by various merchants of Cottingham, the last of whom was a gentleman of German heritage called Gunter Lutze. Gunter was a local coal exporter and shipping agent. He bought the estate in 1904 but at the outbreak of the First World War he changed the family name from Lutze to Lacey. In those days (and prior to the nearby flats) the estate was much larger, covering the land towards South Street, across to the corner of King Street junction and Finkle Street, where the Post Office, shops and above flats now stand.

The Club officially opened on 3rd July 1920.

In 1921 all ex-servicemen organizations were amalgamated into one body, “The Royal British Legion”. The Club became the local branch for this organization and remains so to this day.

It now serves many people from the Cottingham area, and is a welcoming place for all. Member's dine in our restaurant, play snooker/pool, enjoy entertainment evening or just have a safe place to have a drink.

Historically. The club suffered financially from the Covid Pandemic and from the Energy Crises but due to its outstanding membership it is still suviving today.

However, we are seeking any support from people to help fund this community resource and repair its Grade 2 listed building which is in a state of constant repair.