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Windmill

1005

A ciné-variety similar in scale to the Empire and of similar architectural ambition. Terra cotta front in three bays, the outer bays slightly advanced as towers in three stages with generous ornament. Modillioned cornice below the top stages, which are crowned by square ogee domes with fish scale copper covering and globe finials. The gabled centre has a balcony at second floor with a rotating illuminated windmill feature.

The stalls area of the building has been fitted-out with semi-permanent structures for miniature golf. The original auditorium survives intact and in some areas can be viewed.
Heavily enriched ceiling ribs and walls with medallions supported by cherubs. A riot of plasterwork. The proscenium arch is original, featuring acanthus leaves and cartouche. On either side are the rectangular frames which displayed the illuminated numbers during a variety bill. There was never a fly tower but the stage and grid can still be seen as well as the dressing rooms located under the stage.

Built / Converted
1911
Dates of use
Current state
Extant
Current use
Converted to other use (adventure golf)
Address
Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
Website-
Further details
Other names
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Events
  • Use:
  • 1911 Design/Construction:
    A S Hewitt
    - Architect
  • 1972 Owner/Management: Jay’s Entertainments
Capacities
  • Capacity
    Later
    Description
    1972: 892
Listings
  • Listing
    II
Stage type
Rake c. 1:10
Building dimensions: c.45ft wide x 180ft deep
Stage dimensions: Depth: 20ft Width: 35ft
Proscenium width: 25ft
Height to grid: -
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: Original 15