New Central Hall

Opened in 1902 with two levels of seating, permanent stage and four dressing rooms. Footlights could be moved forward to allow platform to extend over orchestra pit, giving additional depth of 5ft 6in. Flat ceiling. Curved circle front. Talkie equipment installed in 1929. Destroyed by fire 1944. It is not known when stage shows ceased.

Built / Converted
1902
Dates of use
  • 1902 - 1930
Current state
Demolished
Current use
Demolished (Thorngate House now on site (?))
Address
St Swithin’s Square, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
Website-
Further details
Other names
Central Lawson Institute
Events
  • Owner/Management: Central Picture Theatres Co, proprietor
  • 1902 Design/Construction:
    Messrs W Mortimer & Son (Lincoln)
    - Architect
  • 1902 Design/Construction:
    T C Harness (Lincoln)
    - Consultant
    interior decoration
    Daniel & Co (Lincoln)
    - Consultant
    external concrete masonry dressings
  • 1902 Owner/Management: William Gadsby, proprietor
  • 1902 - 1930 Use:
Capacities
  • Original
    950
Listings
  • Not listed
Stage type
-
Building dimensions: -
Stage dimensions: d: 19ft w: 36ft
Proscenium width: 28ft x 24ft high
Height to grid: -
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: -

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