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The Gorleston Pavilion, Norfolk

The Gorleston Pavilion is situated on the East Coast near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. It was built in 1898 by J. W. Cockrill. The Theatres Trust calls this 'an impressive late-Victorian seaside pavilion. A two story concert hall faced with red brick.' The Theatre is listed and according to the Theatre's Website has a seating capacity at present of 300 and the auditorium seating is at candlelit tables.

Arthur Lloyd is known to have performed here 1901.

Harry King Lloyd, Arthur Lloyd's son, is known to have performed here 1901

Arthur Lloyd was manager and director of the Pavilion Gorleston in 1901

Left and Right - Posters for Arthur and Harry King Lloyd at the Gorleston Pavilion in 1901 - Click to Enlarge.

These posters are from a large collection of original Lloyd Posters collected since the mid 1800s by members of the family and found recently after being lost for 50 years. To see all these posters click the Poster Index here...