Royal Theatre Of Varieties

Opened in 1911 as a cine variety house. Films only from 1920. Became a car saleroom c1965. Only the three storey facade with 9.14m (30ft) of the two storey side walls remain. The existing single storey brick warehouse replaces the remainder of the building destroyed by fire. The whole complex is now called the Royal Indoor Market.

Built / Converted
1911
Dates of use
  • 1911 - 1961
Current state
Fragmental remains
Current use
Converted to other use (warehouse)
Address
High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Website-
Further details
Other names
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Events
  • 1911 Design/Construction:
    F E Preston
    - Architect
  • 1911 Owner/Management: Albert Franklin, owner; Horace Nicklinson, manager
  • 1911 - 1961 Use:
  • 1920 Owner/Management: by Rushden Cinema Co Ltd, owners; J W Powell, managing director
  • 1965 Alteration: gutted and converted to car showroom
    Unknown
    - Architect
Capacities
  • Original
    c.900 (including circle c.200)
Listings
  • Not listed
Stage type
raked
Building dimensions: -
Stage dimensions: d: 25ft w: 53ft
Proscenium width: 32ft x 22ft high
Height to grid: -
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: -

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