The community was officially recognised in 1858 when the Lancefield Post Office was opened in the Drovers and Carriers Arms hotel.
In 1860 the community was renamed Five Mile Creek. Six weeks later the name was changed again to Romsey probably in reference to Romsey in Hampshire, England.
Former National Bank. 101 – 103 Main Street
Built in 1877 it operated until 1990.
The Magnolia grandiflora beside it is also registered on the Heritage Register.
The former General Store. 111 – 113 Main Street
Built in 1884 for F.O. Neil by Alfred Pugh
The former Romsey Hotel 119 Main Street
Built c1860 and delicenced in 1944
The Mechanics Institute 122 Main Street
The original building was built in 1875 but was burnt down twice but a ball was held to celebrate the opening of the current building in 1905.
Mechanics' Institutes are educational establishments, originally formed to provide adult education, particularly in technical subjects, to working men. As such, they were often funded by local industrialists on the grounds that they would ultimately benefit from having more knowledgeable and skilled The Mechanics' Institutes were used as 'libraries' for the adult working class, and provided them with an alternative pastime to gambling and drinking in pubs.
The world's first Mechanics' Institute was established in Edinburgh, Scotland in October 1821 as the School of Arts of Edinburgh, with the provision of technical education for working people and professionals. Its purpose was to "address societal needs by incorporating fundamental scientific thinking and research into engineering solutions". The school revolutionized access to education in science and technology for ordinary people.
Established c1870 The Football Club was formed in 1879. The Bowling Club in 1863. The Memorial Gates were erected in 1952 to commemorate those who served in the two World Wars.
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