| London: Hippodrome |
Country: England, United Kingdom City: London WC2 Location: Hippodrome Corner, Cranbourne Street / Charing Cross Street / Little Newport Street Built 1900 by Frank Matcham for Edward Moss as a hippodrome for circus and variety performances, including a tank for aquatic performances. 1909 conversion into a variety theatre by Frank Matcham (ca. 1340 seats). 1958 demolition of the original interior and conversion into the cabaret restaurant, "Talk of the Town". Currently used as a discotheque and nightclub. Notable world premieres:
Link: London Hippodrome page at www.arthurlloyd.co.uk |
Front Text: "London Hippodrome - Managing Director M. E. Moss", above left: "Interior", right: "Cabin Salon", below left: "Royal Box", middle: "Vestibule", right: "Exterior"Publisher: Rapahel Tuck & Sons; "Famous Playhouse Postcard"; No. 1340 Type: Undivided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
Front Text: "The Hippodrome", inscription on building: "London Hippodrome", sign: "Hippodrome"Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
Front Text: "London - Cranbourne Street and the Hippodrome", sign: "Hippodrome"Publisher: Rapahel Tuck & Sons; "Midnight London"; View Postcard; Series 953 Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |