20th century Palace Of Varieties, Clacton-on-Sea (EHER 81208)
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Summary
The Palace of Varieties (later known as the Palace Theatre) was built in the early 20th century. Different sources state that it was built in 1906 and 1912. The theatre was a popular entertainment venue during the rapid development and increase in popularity of Clacton-on-Sea as a seaside resort in the early twentieth century. It may have been located on the High Street since a theatre appears in this location, on the corner near Station Road, on an Ordnance Survey map of 1923 (1:2500). The building has been demolished.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1761 1484 (28m by 25m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TENDRING, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from NRHE data transfer.
The Palace of Varieties (later known as the Palace Theatre) was built in the early 20th century.
Different sources state that it was built in 1906 and 1912.
The theatre was a popular entertainment venue during the rapid development and increase in popularity of Clacton-on-Sea as a seaside resort in the early twentieth century. It may have been located on the High Street since a theatre appears in this location, on the corner near Station Road, on an Ordnance Survey map of 1923 (1:2500). <4>
The building has been demolished. <1-5>
Sources
- <1> SEX76379 Bibliographic reference: Pearson, L. F.. 1991. The People's Palaces: Britain's Seaside Pleasure Buildings of 1870-1914. pp. 101.
- <2> SEX76415 Webpage: Praefcke, A.. 2006. Carthalia- Theatres on Postcards.
- <3> SEX16394 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1897. SMR.
- <4> SEX54090 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1923. OS 6 inch 1923.
- <5> SEX76412 Map: Ordinance Survey. 2007. Ordnance Survey Map, 1:2500.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1463961
- National Monuments Record: TM 11 SE 66