Empire (Whitley Bay)

• Theatre ID
  1682
• Built / Converted
  1910
• Dates of use
  • 1910 - 1950:
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  disused (converted to ballroom, then bingo; closed as night club)
• Address
  35 Esplanade, Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear, England

Details

Largely rebuilt in 1923 as the New Empire, only part of the basic structure being retained. The present neo-Adam stuccoed façe dates from the rebuilding. Interior completely gutted for use as ballroom, bingo and later night club. Demolition consent granted in 2008 for a replacement with residential units (although not yet undertaken in December 2008).

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• Other names
  Gaumont, Allesta Ballroom, Sylvester's night club, New Empire
• Events
  • 1910 - 1950 Use:
  • 1910 Design/Construction: (architect unknown).
  • 1923 Design/Construction: replaced by New Empire.
    • Percy L Browne & Glover - Architect
• Listings
  • Grade Not listed