De Valence

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About Us?

De Valence is a not-for-profit organisation formed in April 2004 to programme, support and promote community, professional touring and individual promoters/ agencies of events and activities in the building. It is a company limited by guarantee (No. 5034093) and a registered charity (No. 1104733).

Funded by Tenby Town Council and the European Regional Development Fund Objective 1 Programme (ERDF), De Valence was established to provide

‘A vibrant arts and entertainment venue for the community and its visitors.’

With a company of 9 directors and a full-time Director, part-time Administrator and Front of House Manager, The De Valence Trust will look to provide support to voluntary organisations, businesses and local residents in developing a programme to enhance and compliment the existing attractions in and around Tenby. We will be attractive to national and international performers and agencies. We are a venue for private and public hire through our hire facilities service.

DE VALENCE HISTORICAL NOTES

Who Was De Valence?

William De Valence was born in what is now known as France in the early 13th Century. His father was Hugh Le Brun, Lord of Lusignon and Earl of the March, a border country between France and Poictou. He was called De Valence either from his birthplace or because of the family estates there. His mother Isobel was also the mother of England’s King Henry III.

William emigrated to England in 1247, and was knighted by the King his half-brother soon after. He then supported the King in various campaigns against rebellious nobles, and was rewarded handsomely by the King by being given various castles and lands. He was given Pembroke in 1264, and was made Lord of Pembroke. He gave the town of Tenby its first Charter, and started to build defensive walls around the town.

He died in 1296 and was buried in Westminster Abbey. His son Aymer inherited his title and lands, but he had no issue and the surname died out with Aymer.

The De Valence Building

The current building dates from about 1972, when it replaced a Theatre/ Dance Hall opened in 1922. Prior to that there had been the De Valence Gardens on the site, opened in 1903.

About Us About Tenby Events De Valence Staff & Board of Directors Financial Support & Thanks List
About Us? De Valence is a not-for-profit organisation formed in April 2004 to programme, support and promote community, professional touring and individual promoters/ agencies of events and activities in the building. It is a company limited by guarantee (No. 5034093) and a registered charity (No. 1104733). Funded by Tenby Town Council and the European Regional Development Fund Objective 1 Programme (ERDF), De Valence was established to provide ‘A vibrant arts and entertainment venue for the community and its visitors.’ With a company of 9 directors and a full-time Director, part-time Administrator and Front of House Manager, The De Valence Trust will look to provide support to voluntary organisations, businesses and local residents in developing a programme to enhance and compliment the existing attractions in and around Tenby. We will be attractive to national and international performers and agencies. We are a venue for private and public hire through our hire facilities service. DE VALENCE HISTORICAL NOTES Who Was De Valence? William De Valence was born in what is now known as France in the early 13th Century. His father was Hugh Le Brun, Lord of Lusignon and Earl of the March, a border country between France and Poictou. He was called De Valence either from his birthplace or because of the family estates there. His mother Isobel was also the mother of England’s King Henry III. William emigrated to England in 1247, and was knighted by the King his half-brother soon after. He then supported the King in various campaigns against rebellious nobles, and was rewarded handsomely by the King by being given various castles and lands. He was given Pembroke in 1264, and was made Lord of Pembroke. He gave the town of Tenby its first Charter, and started to build defensive walls around the town. He died in 1296 and was buried in Westminster Abbey. His son Aymer inherited his title and lands, but he had no issue and the surname died out with Aymer. The De Valence Building The current building dates from about 1972, when it replaced a Theatre/ Dance Hall opened in 1922. Prior to that there had been the De Valence Gardens on the site, opened in 1903.