London: Wilton's Music Hall

Country: England, United Kingdom
City: London
Borough: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Location: Whitechapel, Grace's Alley (off Ensign Street)

Built 1859 by Jacob Maggs as an extension to the Prince of Denmark pub, replacing a previous music venue. Also known as "Old Mahogany Bar". Damaged by fire in 1877, subsequently repaired. Since 1888 used as a mission hall. Later used as a warehouse. Re-opened as a theatre in 1999. 2013-2015 major renovation.

Links: www.arthurlloyd.co.uk, Theatres Trust, Wikipedia

London: Wilton's Music Hall Folded Greeting Card
Front Text: inscription: "Old Mahogany Bar.", signed: N. Charlesworth 2012
Reverse Text: "Wilton's Music Hall, London 1839, 1859, 1878. Exterior, as in the 1930s. Drawn by Nicholas Charlesworth"
Publisher: R. N. R. Charlesworth, Westbury; Vaudeville Postcards
Size: 10 x 15 cm (closed)

London: Wilton's Music Hall Folded Greeting Card
Front Text: signed: N. Charlesworth 2013
Reverse Text: "Wilton's Music Hall, London 1839, 1859, 1878. Interior, as it is today, 2013. Drawn by Nicholas Charlesworth"
Publisher: R. N. R. Charlesworth, Westbury; Vaudeville Postcards
Size: 15 x 10 cm (closed)

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