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This picture is of St Georges Theatre in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. The building is situated in the heart of the town and has a long and colourful history to it. If walls could talk, I’m sure it could tell us some very interesting tales. Built in 1711, Gt Yarmouth put in a petition to Parliament to build a place of worship. And in 1714, this building was built as a church. The architect was a man by the name of John Price. In 1959 it fell into disrepair. Although listed as a Grade 1 building, it was still set to be demolished. From the 1970’s onwards though it has been used as a theatre. In 2006 it had to close for a while due to severe structural defects. But it re-opened again in 2009 with plays and shows going on ever since.
It has recently been in the local news as it was at risk of closure as the theatre management put in a bid to the local council for funding. Thankfully though, they got this funding and remain open – for the next 3 years at least. I have been to 1 or 2 shows here and I’ve really enjoyed it. Although it’s a small theatre, it only seats about 200 people, it’s really lovely. I feel like I’m stepping back in time when I walk into this building. It’s so beautiful. I hope this will remain open and people will support it. Personally, I love this little theatre and the eclectic range of shows and plays they have on.
Such a beautiful building, love historical buildings.
Thankyou Gloridaze. I love historical buildings also.
That is an awesome looking building. Too bad they cannot get it on the National List of Historic Places then it would not ever be in any danger of getting knocked down.
Yes Rasma, it would be very good if it could get there. It is such a lovely building. I walk past it every day and love looking at it.
It is such a beautiful architectural design. I love these types of buildings.
Thankyou Carol. Yes, I love buildings like this too.
Interesting place . Thanks for shering
Thankyou Perfect, it is a lovely building. =)
Beautiful architecture filled with grandeur. I just love old houses, old churches and just about any lovely old building. The architecture of yesteryear is so much more appealing to the eyes and the senses than the new and modern architectural designs of today.
I agree with you there. I love looking at old building and architecture. It’s very interesting to see how these places were built. I always learn something.
Such an interesting place! I love old buildings, and would hate to see them tore down. They need to all be restored. I love to look at old school houses ass well.
Thankyou LaJenna. Old school buildings are very interesting too I think.