The New Grand Theatre opened in 1902 and was converted from a corn exchange and warehouse. The theatre was renamed the Grand Opera House and Empire in 1903, later known simply as the Empire Theatre. The auditorium was altered for use as a skating rink and bingo hall in 1958. In the late 1980s, the theatre was restored and reopened as the Grand Opera House.
This is part of the Series: NWC01/01 Norman Walley: Series of slides; within the Collection: NWC01 Norman Walley Cinema Collection
© Historic England Archive
Photographer: Walley, Norman
Cartouche, 20th Century Theatre, 20th Century Opera House
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