One of the most disastrous fires ever experienced in Wrexham happened in 1907, when the Public Hall was gutted. Later the Hippodrome occupied the site. The Public Hall formed only the centre of a block [more]
THIS week’s jottings have jumped the queue, but who can resist such a splendid piece of nostalgia as the postcard of the long defunct Glynn Cinema, passed to me by the Down Memory Lane editor. [more]
Palace Cinema, Broughton. Opened on Monday 7th December 1936 with 443 Seats showing the film ‘Limelight’. British Sound and Projection equipment installed at the Palace were said to be ‘far superior to anything that they [more]
The Beginning In March, 1942 at a public meeting held at The Hut, Bodhyfyd, Wrexham, the decision was taken to form The Wrexham Operatic Society in order to promote the musical and dramatic talent of [more]
The Stiwt Theatre. Formerly the “Miner’s Institute” (Plas Mwynwyr), which was built in 1926 and dominated the social and cultural life of the village until 1977 when it closed. The local council, which had purchased [more]
The Gondoliers – 1943 by WMTS DRAMATIS PERSONAE The Duke of Plazo Toro (A Grandee of Spain) – George W. Piggott Luiz (His Attendant) – Ted Jones Don Alhambra Del Bolero (The Grand Inquisitor) – [more]
Wrexham Musical Theatre Society, the Beginnings of the society In March, 1942 at a public meeting held at The Hut, Bodhyfyd, Wrexham, the decision was taken to form The Wrexham Operatic Society in order to [more]
Pavilion Cinema, Broad Street, Rhos
Restoration of the Hippodrome Light The Hippodrome Light. A brief history. “For people in the 1920’s and 30’s cinema going was the ultimate form of escapism. Films were getting bigger and better with budgets starting [more]
The Empire Music Hall was built by John Scott of the Seven Stars and opened its doors on 1 April 1902. It was designed by Liverpool and Dolgarrog architect Thomas Price. It boasted a seating [more]
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