Queen's Hall, Burslem
The front of Queen's Hall on Wedgwood Street in Burslem. This grade II listed building has been both a Town Hall and theatre. Built in 1911 with three entrance doors, Corinthian columns, and an elaborate ...
Queen's Theatre, Wedgwood Place, Burslem
The Queen's Theatre in Burslem was constructed between 1900 and 1924. It is a three storey building, four rooms wide by eight rooms deep. The front of the roof is obscured by a large decorative stone ...
Queen's Theatre, Wedgwood Place, Burslem.
The open space was the site of the former meat market in Burslem. Situated next to the town hall the meat market was built around 1850 for the sale of fresh meat. Behind the market was the Police station, ...
Recreation Hall, Coton Hill Asylum, Stafford
The large recreation hall was used in the winter as a dance hall, cinema and theatre.
Coton Hill Asylum was built in the 1850s and opened in 1854. It was originally built as an extension to the County ...
Salvation Army Citadel, Tunstall
The Salvation Army Citadel stood on the corner of Ladywell Road (formerly Sneyd Street) and Harewood Street. The building was originally Tunstall's first theatre (The Prince of Wales), opened in 1865. ...
Sandonia Theatre
Tudor Bingo occupying the old Sandonia Theatre. The theatre was opened in 1920, but was never a great success either as a theatre or cinema. It closed in the 1960s and became a bingo hall, before being ...
Sandonia Theatre, Stafford
This photograph shows the Sandonia’s 10 minute intermission countdown clock which was used for theatre purposes. The numbers from 1 to 9 were lit by electric bulbs behind the face and at the top there ...
Sandonia Theatre, Stafford
An artists impression of the Sandonia Theatre on Sandon Road, Stafford
Designed and built by Sandy and Norris, the theatre was opened in 1920, but was never a great success either as a theatre or cinema. ...
Stafford Grammar School Dramatic Production,
King Edward VI Grammar School production of 'She Stoops to Conquer'. The school, on Newport Road, was renowned for its dramatic productions.
The Free Grammar School of King Edward VI was established ...
Stafford Picture House
The Picture House opened on Bridge Street in February 1914. It closed in 1995 and was converted into a pub. The building is now (2018) a J.D. Wetherspoon's pub.
Stafford Picture House and Staff,
The Picture House opened on Bridge Street in February 1914.
This photograph is dated 1924 and was taken prior to a day trip organised for staff members and their guests.
Star Dressing Room, Sandonia Theatre, Stafford
This photograph shows the Star dressing room, a reminder of the former days when grand opera and musical comedy were produced at the Sandonia in Stafford.
The Sandonia Theatre on Sandon Road, Stafford ...
Tape Street, Cheadle
A postcard view looking north along Tape Street (A522), with the junction with Queen Street (B5417) on the right. The Central Garage still occupies this site. The Osborne Cinema dominates at the far end ...
The Alhambra Picture House, Normacot
The Alhambra picture house stood on Upper Normacot Road, closed in 1977, and stood derelict until it was demolished in 1994.
The Elite Cinema, High Street, Uttoxeter
The Elite Cinema decorated with flags and banners to celebrate the Queen's coronation. The film showing is "A Queen is crowned".
The 900 seat cinema was built by Messr Ward and Godbehere for Mr F.P. ...
The Empire Theatre, Longton
The Chancery Lane side of the building. Built as the Queen's Theatre in 1896 after a fire had destroyed the previous building, the Empire was a theatre until 1921, when it was converted into a cinema. ...
The Forum, Market Hall Street, Cannock
The tall white building was known as The Forum at the time of this photograph. It was built in 1912 and was originally the Hippodrome Theatre, managed by Benjamin Kennedy and hosting film shows and variety ...
The Hippodrome Variety Theatre, Stoke.
The Hippodrome was built in Kingsway, Stoke in 1919. It instantly became a popular venue and also served as the Gordon Theatre & Opera House. Upon its closure in January 1961 it was the Gaumont cinema. ...