Originally built as an aquarium in 1876, it acquired the name the Royal Aquarium after visits from the Prince of Wales in 1881 and 1882. The aquarium was not a financial success, however, and it was sold and redeveloped as a theatre c1883. It is now a cinema.
This is part of the Series: LMS01/01 London Midland and Scottish Railway Negatives - Architectural Subjects; within the Collection: LMS01 London Midland and Scottish Railway Collection
Source: Historic England Archive
Victorian Theatre
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