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The Auditorium

Hob Uid: 929682
Location :
Wirral
Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : SJ3389084260
Summary : A proscenium stage and open air theatre which was situated at the northern end of The Dell. It was designed and constructed by Grayson and Ould in 1902-05 for William Hesketh Lever. The structure was converted into an enclosed theatre in 1906 and could accommodate 3000 for company and village gatherings. The theatre became an ice skating rink before its demolition in 1937.
More information : A proscenium stage and open air theatre which was situated at the northern end of The Dell. It was designed and constructed by Grayson and Ould in 1902-05 for William Hesketh Lever. The structure was converted into an enclosed theatre in 1906 and could accommodate 3000 people for company and village gatherings. The theatre became an ice skating rink before its demolition in 1937. (1-2)

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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Built 1902-5
Monument End Date : 1905
Monument Start Date : 1902
Monument Type : Open Air Theatre
Evidence : Demolished Building
Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Enclosed 1906
Monument End Date : 1906
Monument Start Date : 1906
Monument Type : Theatre
Evidence : Demolished Building
Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Altered before demolition in 1937
Monument End Date : 1937
Monument Start Date : 1937
Monument Type : Skating Rink
Evidence : Demolished Building

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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 93303
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SJ 38 SW 49
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