Theatre Royal Bury
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bury Library | Local History Miscellaneous File | A28.1/3 (LOCAL PRESS CUTTINGS ) | Available |
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Erected by James Byrom of Bury.Architect F Matcham London.Proprietor and Manager F W Purcell.opened with pantomine Little Red Riding Hood 26th December 1889.Closed for reconstruction and enlargement 29th April 1919.Reopened 10th November 1919.Largest stage in the North up to 1915.Taken over by Northern Theatres Co. 24th August 1896.Major internal reconstruction 1937.last live stage performance 1933 then commenced as talking cinema in 1933.Modernised at a cost of £50000 April 1971.Named Essoldo cinema (q v .Local press cuttings A28.3.Local Correspondence 3rd May 1972 and 1st November 1976.Became Classic cinema 1972-closed 9th May 1985.Description of theatre Bury Guardian 16th November 1889,21st December 1889.This information has been supplied by library staff and may not be entirely accurate. Whilst every care has been taken in the compilation of this information, Bury Library Services disclaims liability for any loss, damage or inconvenience as a result of any inaccuracy contained within this record.
Local class:
A28.1/3 (LOCAL PRESS CUTTINGS )
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English
BRN:
3445697