Guest suzy Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 I have been told of a relative who was born in about 1903 named Selina Parkin (Her name was sometimes shortened to Lena). She was allegedly a singer who worked at the Hippodrome Theatre. I know basic details about the Theatre from this site and that it closed as a theatre in 1931. I dont know if Selina was a soloist or a backing singer of some sort and wondered if anyone could help me find more information about her please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suzy Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Can anyone help with my earlier post please? All efforts would be gratefully received. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayleaf Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 A long shot, but Local Studies has a great collection of Sheffield theatre posters, I don't know which theatres though. Anyone got a few days to spare? OK, a veeerrry long shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I'm looking, with a spectacular lack of success; Bayleaf's plan is looking better by the minute. Can anyone help with my earlier post please? All efforts would be gratefully received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suzy Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I'm looking, with a spectacular lack of success; Bayleaf's plan is looking better by the minute. I am grateful for all the help - much appreciated as I dont reside in Sheffield these days. Many thanks. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suzy Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 A long shot, but Local Studies has a great collection of Sheffield theatre posters, I don't know which theatres though. Anyone got a few days to spare? OK, a veeerrry long shot! Anyone know of any other way I could tackle my earlier query? I may be visiting Sheffield in a few weeks but time will be limited, so I need to use it as wisely as possible Would there be any records held anywhere regarding singers at the Hippodrome whilst it was open, before it became a cinema????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 No mention of her in Kelly's 1925 Directory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S24 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Anyone know of any other way I could tackle my earlier query? I may be visiting Sheffield in a few weeks but time will be limited, so I need to use it as wisely as possible Would there be any records held anywhere regarding singers at the Hippodrome whilst it was open, before it became a cinema????? You might try the Local Studies section of the City Library. Look through old copies of the Sheffield evening paper - "The Star" for any advertisements for the Hippodrome at that time. They would normally be on the same page. The library has all the old newspapers on microfiche, so, they are very easy to scan through. Someone there will help you, and show you how to do it. Good luck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suzy Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 No mention of her in Kelly's 1925 Directory. Many thanks for your efforts anyway. If she had a different stage name that I am not aware of I think I may be sunk!!! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suzy Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 You might try the Local Studies section of the City Library. Look through old copies of the Sheffield evening paper - "The Star" for any advertisements for the Hippodrome at that time. They would normally be on the same page. The library has all the old newspapers on microfiche, so, they are very easy to scan through. Someone there will help you, and show you how to do it. Good luck ! Thank you - I have got a feeling I might need it :wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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