The facade of the Palace Theatre, in use as the Palace Nightclub

Date:
1996 - 2009
Location:
Palace Nightclub, Penel Orlieu, Bridgwater, Sedgemoor, Somerset
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Empire Theatre, Penel Orlieu, Bridgwater, Sedgemoor, Somerset
Palace Theatre, Penel Orlieu, Bridgwater, Sedgemoor, Somerset
Reference:
NWC01/01/1600
Type:
Photograph (35mm Slide)
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Description

The Empire Theatre opened in 1916. It was renamed the Palace Theatre in 1917 and presented both films and live theatre. During the Second World War it was used by the Entertainments National Service Association and was known as the Barracks Theatre. The Palace Theatre closed in 1986 and was later converted into a nightclub.

Content

This is part of the Series: NWC01/01 Norman Walley: Series of slides; within the Collection: NWC01 Norman Walley Cinema Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Walley, Norman

Keywords

Early 20th Century Theatre, 20th Century Cinema, Late 20th Century Nightclub, Leisure And Recreation