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A former milking parlour, it closed as a studio 1972
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Built as a public hall 1906, it became a studio in the sixties and has recently closed down.
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Rainbow Theatre
Once a cinema (1930-71) now a church, it became a major rock venue (1971-82), its auditorium inspired the Focus album cover
New Victoria (Apollo)
Grade II listed, it's in Wilton Rd, Victoria, London is very large and was a cinema 1930-75, becoming a theatre 1990
Patriots Theater
Seating 1,807, the Patriots Theater is near the War Memorial in Trenton, and is part of the State of New Jersey's Capitol complex
About Me
- Gary Brady
- Born: Wales (59); pastor: Childs Hill Baptist, London (since 83); husband to Eleri (since 88); father to 5 (!) Welsh speaking sons (born 89-01); father-in-law; author: 3 books, many blogs.
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