The Palace Theatre, in Union Street, opened as a music hall in 1898. After only eight months it was damaged by fire but it re-opened in 1899 as the New Palace Theatre of Varieties. In 1961 it was converted to dual use as a theatre and Bingo hall, operating as such till 1983 when it became The Academy Disco. It was closed in 2006, following police anti drugs operations.The building is Grade 2 listed, and is included by The Victorian Society in its list of the UK's 10 most endangered and best Victorian and Edwardian buildings.
If only someone could suggest a viable use for it and could afford to renovate it.
Shame, looks like a beautiful building if someone could bring it back to its glory
ReplyDeleteHi - I'd love to use the top image as a part of my Cultural Heritage Management project in which I produce a management plan for this building? You will be fully referenced and credited, of course!
ReplyDeleteUse it by all means. Good luck with the project.
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