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Peckham Theatres Crown Theatre, Peckham High Street
Above - The Crown Theatre, High Street, Peckham - From a Postcard. The Crown Theatre in Peckham High Street was built in 1898 by Ernest Runtz and opened on the 31st of October that year. The Theatre was later renamed the Peckham Hippodrome and from 1912 it was in use as a Cinema called the Hippodrome Picture Palace.
Above - Drawing of the Hippodrome Theatre, High Street, Peckham - From 'The Builder.' The Hippodrome Theatre was demolished in the 1932 and a new Cinema, The Gaumont, was built on the site. This closed in 1961 and was in use as a Bingo Hall for many years until it was also demolished to make way for a block of flats. If you have any more information or images for this Theatre that you are willing to share please Contact me here... |
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