member name:   password:       The Langdon Down Centre Trust formerly known as Normansfield is a grade II* Listed Building with a purpose built entertainment hall. This is a rare example of a private Victorian Theatre containing original painted scenery and other ornate fixtures and fittings. It was established by the well known Victorian physician Dr John Langdon Down in 1868 as a family home and a place where people with learning disabilities could be cared for and educated. The building also contains a variety of different sized rooms. As well as the Theatre there is a large conference/meeting room, two smaller meeting rooms and a very large basement area all of which are available for hire. The Centre has been used in the past by filming companies looking for that "somewhere special". For all enquiries and visitors wishing to view the Centre contact Sandra Maltby, telephone 020 8943 3849 or email sandra@ldctrust.org.uk  Latest News:: The Story of Dr. John Langdon Down 17 August 2006  The story of Dr. Down and Normansfield has been written by Professor O Conor Ward, Chairman of the Trustees at the Langdon Down Centre and will be available from September 5th 2006 at £6.00 per copy. This is the second book written by Professor Ward about John Langdon Down, the first being .....  Latest Event:: The Magnificent Music Hall 10 January 2009  The Paper Moon Theatre Company proudly heralds the return of THE MAGNIFICENT MUSIC HALL. This heartwarming special NEW YEAR production will take you on a nostalgic and seasonal trip back to the days of traditional Victorian Music Hall. Mr Johnny Dennis will once again 'bang the gavel' for this very talented company .....