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| Author: | Bob Yarger [ Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Info. about "The Roundhouse" |
I often see reference to "The Roundhouse", a performing arts center in the UK. Apparently, it was a real railway roundhouse at one time. Does anyone know its railway-era history? http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/reb_vision.asp ryarger@rypn.org |
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| Author: | Erik Ledbetter [ Tue Jun 03, 2003 9:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Info. about "The Roundhouse" |
> I often see reference to "The > Roundhouse", a performing arts center > in the UK. Apparently, it was a real railway > roundhouse at one time. Does anyone know its > railway-era history? Quite possibly the oldest roundhouse still standing anywhere; designed by designed by Robert B. Dockray and his assistant Mr. Normanville under the supervision of Robert Stephenson for the North-West Railway. Built in 1846. Completely-enclosed, in the English style, just like Martinsburg W Va. It was a famous venue in London in the late 60s and early 70s; one of the birthplaces of "Glam Rock" and punk. It fell on hard times again and closed in 1983; it is now being renovated as a community performing arts space for young people. Here's their Web site--not much on the railway history. eledbetter@rypn.org |
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| Author: | Erik Ledbetter [ Tue Jun 03, 2003 10:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Info. about "The Roundhouse" |
Another site says "The Roundhouse was built as an engine shed in 1846 but was used for that purpose for only two decades. It then became a warehouse for Gilbeys gin until 1960 when it had its first spell as an arts centre." eledbetter@rypn.org |
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