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Empress Theatre (Wellington)
Empress-Theater may refer to: Australia *Empress Theatre (Victoria) in Prahran, Victoria, which was destroyed by fire in June 1971 Canada *Empress Theatre (Montreal) (also known as Cinema V) in Montreal, Quebec, Canada *Empress Theatre (Vancouver), a 1908 theater at Gore and Hastings in Chinatown, Vancouver until demolished in 1940 *Empress Theatre (Fort Macleod), 1912 two-storey brick-theater in Fort Macleod, Alberta New Zealand * Empress Theatre (Wellington), former theater in the Te Aro area of Wellington, replaced by the Majestic Cinema which was itself demolished in 1925 United Kingdom *Empress Theatre (Brixton) 1898 theater in Brixton designed by Wylson & Long built by W. H. Burney and W. J. Grimes *Empress Theatre (Glasgow) one of the former names of The Metropole Theater in Glasgow's west end *Empress Theatre (Partick), a 1900 theater in Partick designed by H & D Barclay *Empress Theatre (Whitley Bay) an 1800 seater theater at Spanish City, Whitley Bay *The 2 storey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empress Theatre (Victoria)
Empress-Theater may refer to: Australia * Empress Theatre (Victoria) in Prahran, Victoria, which was destroyed by fire in June 1971 Canada *Empress Theatre (Montreal) (also known as Cinema V) in Montreal, Quebec, Canada *Empress Theatre (Vancouver), a 1908 theater at Gore and Hastings in Chinatown, Vancouver until demolished in 1940 *Empress Theatre (Fort Macleod), 1912 two-storey brick-theater in Fort Macleod, Alberta New Zealand * Empress Theatre (Wellington), former theater in the Te Aro area of Wellington, replaced by the Majestic Cinema which was itself demolished in 1925 United Kingdom *Empress Theatre (Brixton) 1898 theater in Brixton designed by Wylson & Long built by W. H. Burney and W. J. Grimes *Empress Theatre (Glasgow) one of the former names of The Metropole Theater in Glasgow's west end * Empress Theatre (Partick), a 1900 theater in Partick designed by H & D Barclay * Empress Theatre (Whitley Bay) an 1800 seater theater at Spanish City, Whitley Bay *The 2 store ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empress Theatre (Partick)
Empress-Theater may refer to: Australia *Empress Theatre (Victoria) in Prahran, Victoria, which was destroyed by fire in June 1971 Canada *Empress Theatre (Montreal) (also known as Cinema V) in Montreal, Quebec, Canada *Empress Theatre (Vancouver), a 1908 theater at Gore and Hastings in Chinatown, Vancouver until demolished in 1940 *Empress Theatre (Fort Macleod), 1912 two-storey brick-theater in Fort Macleod, Alberta New Zealand * Empress Theatre (Wellington), former theater in the Te Aro area of Wellington, replaced by the Majestic Cinema which was itself demolished in 1925 United Kingdom *Empress Theatre (Brixton) 1898 theater in Brixton designed by Wylson & Long built by W. H. Burney and W. J. Grimes *Empress Theatre (Glasgow) one of the former names of The Metropole Theater in Glasgow's west end * Empress Theatre (Partick), a 1900 theater in Partick designed by H & D Barclay * Empress Theatre (Whitley Bay) an 1800 seater theater at Spanish City, Whitley Bay *The 2 storey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empress Theatre (California)
The Empress Theatre is a historical landmark located in downtown Vallejo, California built in 1911. It was re-opened in 2008 after nearly 20 years of disuse following the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. The one room movie house has undergone complete renovation and seismic retrofit. Operated as a non-profit, it now shows movies, hosts live performances, and is rented for private events. History The Empress (1911–1912) ;1911 Theatre was built by Independent Order of Odd Fellows and crowned the Empress Theatre. The building, designed by local architect, William A. Jones, was two-tiered with gold-leafed clouds on the ceiling, red velvet seats, and a pipe organ. The managers were ex-pats from San Francisco, Abe Marks and Gus Cohen. The Vallejo Evening Chronicle anticipated the theatre to be "...one of the prettiest small theatres on the coast" (January 23, 1912). ;1912 The curtain of The Empress Theatre rose for the first time on February 14 with a Sullivan and Considine va ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empire Of India Exhibition
The Empire of India Exhibition took place at Earls Court Earl's Court is a district of Kensington in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in West London, bordering the rail tracks of the West London line and District line that separate it from the ancient borough of Fulham to the west, the ... in London in 1895. Indian scenery was reproduced and there were displays which reflected the country's past and present states. The overall theme was that modern India was the product of British patience and genius. It was organised by Imre Kiralfy. It featured the Great Wheel. References External links * Official catalogue. Exhibitions in the United Kingdom 1895 in London India–United Kingdom relations Earls Court {{UK-festival-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay is a seaside town in the North Tyneside borough in Tyne and Wear, England. It formerly governed as part of Northumberland and has been part of Tyne and Wear since 1974. It is part of the wider Tyneside built-up area, being around east of Newcastle upon Tyne. Two notable landmarks are the Spanish City (a domed building on the seafront) and St. Mary's Lighthouse, the latter on a small island near the town. History Early history Whitley was first mentioned around 1100 when King Henry I conferred it with other possessions on the Priory of Tynemouth being referred to in ancient documents and maps before that date as Witelei, Wyteley, Hwyteleg, Witelithe, Wheteley, Wytheleye, Whitlaw, Whitlathe and Whitlag. Whitley is also referred to in the charters of King Henry II, King Richard I and King John, confirming to the priors their possessions and liberties. Whitley was connected with the Crusades when Pope Nicholas IV granted to Edward I of England, Edward I the first-fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spanish City
The Spanish City is a dining and leisure centre in Whitley Bay, a seaside town in North Tyneside, Tyne & Wear, England. Erected as a smaller version of Blackpool's Pleasure Beach Blackpool, Pleasure Beach, it opened in 1910 as a concert hall, restaurant, roof garden and tearoom. A ballroom was added in 1920 and later a permanent Fair, funfair.Rennison, Robert William (1996). ''Civil Engineering Heritage: Northern England''. London: Thomas Telford, p. 41 citing Cackett, J. T. Dick, B. (1911). "Spanish City, Whitley Bay". ''Ferro Concrete: A Monthly Review'', 2, pp. 168–175. Located near the seafront, the Spanish City has a 180 ft-long (54.8 m) Renaissance-style frontage and became known for its distinctive dome, now a Grade II listed building. There are towers on either side of the entrance, each of which carries a half-life-size female bacchanalian figure in copper, one holding cymbals, the other a tambourine. The building's architects were Robert Burns Dick, Char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empress Theatre (Whitley Bay)
Empress-Theater may refer to: Australia *Empress Theatre (Victoria) in Prahran, Victoria, which was destroyed by fire in June 1971 Canada *Empress Theatre (Montreal) (also known as Cinema V) in Montreal, Quebec, Canada *Empress Theatre (Vancouver), a 1908 theater at Gore and Hastings in Chinatown, Vancouver until demolished in 1940 *Empress Theatre (Fort Macleod), 1912 two-storey brick-theater in Fort Macleod, Alberta New Zealand * Empress Theatre (Wellington), former theater in the Te Aro area of Wellington, replaced by the Majestic Cinema which was itself demolished in 1925 United Kingdom *Empress Theatre (Brixton) 1898 theater in Brixton designed by Wylson & Long built by W. H. Burney and W. J. Grimes *Empress Theatre (Glasgow) one of the former names of The Metropole Theater in Glasgow's west end *Empress Theatre (Partick), a 1900 theater in Partick designed by H & D Barclay * Empress Theatre (Whitley Bay) an 1800 seater theater at Spanish City, Whitley Bay *The 2 storey, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
H & D Barclay
Hugh Barclay (1829–1892) and David Barclay FRIBA (1846–1917) were Scottish architects operating in the late 19th and early 20th centuries under the name of H & D Barclay. They specialised in the design of schools and colleges, but also did considerable municipal and church work. Hugh's Life He was born on 8 February 1829 in Kilmarnock the eldest son of Hugh Barclay, sculptor by his first wife. He trained as an architect under William Spence. He was briefly in a partnership known as Barclay & Watt, but in 1871 he set up with his brother in partnership as H & D Barclay based at 112 West Regent Street in Glasgow city centre. He died at home, 6 Buckingham Street in Glasgow, on 25 November 1892. He is buried in the Glasgow Western Necropolis. He was married to Helen Thomson and they had three children. The company name continued long after his death and did not expire until 1942. David's Life He was born in Glasgow the son of Hugh Barclay, sculptor, by his second wife. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Partick
Partick ( sco, Pairtick, Scottish Gaelic: ''Partaig'') is an area of Glasgow on the north bank of the River Clyde, just across from Govan. To the west lies Whiteinch, to the east Yorkhill and Kelvingrove Park (across the River Kelvin), and to the north Broomhill, Glasgow, Broomhill, Hyndland, Dowanhill, Hillhead, areas which form part of the Glasgow#West End, West End of Glasgow. Partick was a Police burgh from 1852 until 1912 when it was incorporated into the city.Second City of The Empire: 1830s to 1914 from theglasgowstory.com. Retrieved 22 December 2011. Partick is the area of the city most connected with the Scottish Highlands, Highlands, and several Gaelic agencies, such as the Gaelic Books Council (Scottish Gaelic: ''Comhairle nan Leabhraichean'') are located in the area. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empress Theatre (Glasgow)
The Metropole Theatre started as the Scotia and was built in 1862 at 116, Stockwell Street, Glasgow, Scotland. Built to the designs of architect Robert Black for James Baylis, who later built the Theatre Royal in the Cowcaddens area of the city, it opened as the Scotia Hall, holding over 3000 people, with stalls and two galleries, reputed to be the first purpose built commercial music-hall in Scotland. Due to fire in 1875 it was rebuilt to the designs of architects Campbell Douglas and James Sellars and renamed The Scotia Variety Theatre, claiming to be the largest and best variety company in Scotland. The Baylis family headed by Christina Baylis continued to run it until 1892, selling it on her retiral to Moss Empires who ran it until 1897 when they opened their new Empire Palace in Sauchiehall Street. At this point Edward Moss leased the theatre to HH Morrell and F Mouillot who named it The Metropole and presented plays, usually melodramas. Successive lessees included Arthur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prahran, Victoria
Prahran (), also pronounced colloquially as Pran, is an inner suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 5 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Stonnington local government area. Prahran recorded a population of 12,203 at the 2021 census. Prahran is a part of Greater Melbourne, with many shops, restaurants and cafes. Chapel Street is a mix of upscale fashion boutiques and cafes. Greville Street, once the centre of the Melbourne's hippie community, has many cafés, bars, restaurants, bookstores, clothing shops and music shops. Prahran takes its name from Pur-ra-ran, a Boonwurrung word which was thought to mean "land partially surrounded by water". When naming began the suburbs spelling was intended to be Praharan and pronounced Pur-ra-ran, but a spelling mistake on a government form lead to the name Prahran. More recently the word Pur-ra-ran has been identified as a transcription of "Birrarung", the name for the Yarra River, or a spec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brixton
Brixton is a district in south London, part of the London Borough of Lambeth, England. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London. Brixton experienced a rapid rise in population during the 19th century as communications with central London improved. Brixton is mainly residential, though includes Brixton Market and a substantial retail sector. It is a multi-ethnic community, with a large percentage of its population of Afro-Caribbean descent. It lies within Inner London and is bordered by Stockwell, Clapham, Streatham, Camberwell, Tulse Hill, Balham and Herne Hill. The district houses the main offices of Lambeth London Borough Council. Brixton is south-southeast from the geographical centre of London (measuring to a point near Brixton Underground station on the Victoria Line). History Toponymy The name Brixton is thought to originate from Brixistane, meaning the stone of Brixi, a Saxon lord. Brixi is thought to have ere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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