Building record 1160/0/245 - The New Theatre, Abington Street

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Summary

The New Theatre was opened in 1912. it was designed by WGR Sprugue and could hold up to 2,000 people. The last performance was 16 August 1958 and the building was demolished two years later.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{1} Built in 1912. Demolished in 1960 to be replaced by shops. Photo.

{2} Designed by WGR Sprugue.


<1> Bontoft, W., 2007, Look At What We've Lost, (checked) (Newspaper cuttings). SNN107697.

<2> Arnold, M, Josh, H, Eaton, C, and Bracher, T, 2006, Images of England: Northampton, p. 66-7 & photographs (Book). SNN116648.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Newspaper cuttings: Bontoft, W.. 2007. Look At What We've Lost. The Chronicle & Echo. June 20th. (checked).
  • <2> Book: Arnold, M, Josh, H, Eaton, C, and Bracher, T. 2006. Images of England: Northampton. Tempus. p. 66-7 & photographs.

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Location

Grid reference SP 7582 6065 (point)
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Nov 6 2024 2:18PM

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