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Originally Posted by Gayle
I've always thought it a bit strange that the Civic Theatre wasn't listed, BUT it's good that it wasn't or else we wouldn't have been able to make some of the changes that we have.  |
I've always thought it quite an anonymous looking building, albeit one of imposing size.
Not very grand, or fancy, compared to neighbouring Town Halls, and considering the vast amount of brass that must have been rolling into the town's coffers, from the numerous mills etc., when it was built in 1874.
It can hardly be described as being the height of mid to late Victoriana in style. It's quite puritanical, and utilitarian, by design. Perhaps my Primitive Methodist anscestors had a say in choosing the winning architectural design.
It used to house the Fire Station too, when the engines were horse drawn.