Palladium

The history of the building is linked with the Welton Old Brewery Company. Marston House (now demolished) which was the owner’s house attached to the brewery, was later converted to the Savoy rooms. On the other side were the brewery vats, and a connecting flat which housed the servants. In 1913, the Palladium was converted from the vat house into a cine-variety house with stage, dressing rooms and raked auditorium. At some point a billiards room was also incorporated. In 1934, the auditorium was enlarged and improved using all the available space, reversing the stage end and introducing the ‘balconette’ together with Art Deco niches, concealed lighting and moderne decoration throughout. The exterior was outlined in neon. The Palladium has been disused since about 1990. The present building retains the original outline of the brewery building, with entrance extension, all rendered local stone. The name Palladium is inserted into a small tympanum. The Savoy rooms, used for recreation since conversion, are in retail use. In January 2015 pub chain JD Wetherspoon purchased the building.