RichardB Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 THE ALEXANDRA THEATRE Blonk Street Sheffield, Opposite the Victoria Train Station Picture circa 1900. Thomas Youdan opened this 1865 (on the site of the Adelphi Music Hall); featuring grand opera and pantomime (presumably not at the same time !). Seated 4,000, demolished 1914 when the road was widened. A History of Sheffield - David Hey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted May 8, 2007 Author Share Posted May 8, 2007 The rear of this building is probably more interesting than the front ! The backstage was built on girders over the River Sheaf (viewed from Exchange Street in 1913). Alex was demolished in 1914 to make Castlegate, the Sheaf was culverted. From Central Sheffield - Martin Olive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceegee Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 There is a bit more information on the Adelphi and some of the acts on http://www.chrishobbs.com/sheffield/hendersons.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 The rear of this building is probably more interesting than the front ! The backstage was built on girders over the River Sheaf (viewed from Exchange Street in 1913). Alex was demolished in 1914 to make Castlegate, the Sheaf was culverted. From Central Sheffield - Martin Olive Im trying to get the perspective right here by looking at the photo, does that place the theatre where the Alexandra Hotel (ph) now stands? The building in the far left of the photo looks like Royal Exchange Buildings (hancock and lant) on ladys bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffield History Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 This is just awe inspiring The weight of the theatre sat on those column legs must have been enormous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbloke Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 On 9/23/2007 at 13:36, SteveHB said: Im trying to get the perspective right here by looking at the photo, does that place the theatre where the Alexandra Hotel (ph) now stands? The building in the far left of the photo looks like Royal Exchange Buildings (hancock and lant) on ladys bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffield History Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Picture of The Alexandra Theatre, and next door the Smithfield Hotel on Blonk Street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffield History Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 A clipping about The Alexandra Theatre with a funny anecdote about an elephant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffield History Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 The rear of The Alexandra Theatre in Sheffield showing how the building was held up over the river. Absolutely crazy construction when you think about it but they did it, and it seemed to work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Alexandra Opera House, Blonk Street, William Brittlebank, lessee and manager. Dramatic, Musical and Terpsichorean Entertainment. Advertisement Whites Directory 1879. arch01865 Original in Sheffield Archives Ref: BC/15/17 Map 1890. https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;y06788&pos=22&action=zoom&id=98887 Map 1901 showing Alexandra Theatre and proposed new street, street widening and alterations to River bank. https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;y10037&pos=14&action=zoom&id=105551 William David Forsdike (1854-1931) a managing director of the Alexandra. https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;y14898&pos=19&action=zoom&id=147208 Houdini at the "Alex" 8th April 1905. y14609 Original Local Studies Library Ref: MP 7476M Posters. Lillie Langtry performing. https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;y13113&pos=24&action=zoom&id=131336 https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;y13756&pos=16&action=zoom&id=135986 https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;y13757&pos=17&action=zoom&id=135987 https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;y15104&pos=26&action=zoom&id=150279 https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;y15112&pos=27&action=zoom&id=150287 https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;y15114&pos=28&action=zoom&id=150289 Pantomime Posters. https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;y03513&pos=21&action=zoom&id=90914 https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;y15058&pos=25&action=zoom&id=150231 Cartoon "Saturday Night at the Alex." https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;arc01867&pos=29&action=zoom&id=111693 Interesting bits of Sheffield which will soon be past history. The Alexandra Theatre (Opera House) was demolished 1914. https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;arc01880&pos=15&action=zoom&id=111706 Demolition of The Alexandra Theatre built 1837 originally known as the Adelphi Circus Theatre, demolished 1914. https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;s01597&pos=4&action=zoom&id=5403 https://library2.utm.utoronto.ca/otra/minstrels/content/royal-amphitheatreroyal-adelphi-theatre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Gruesome story at the Alexandra Theatre. https://www.thestar.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/the-big-read-double-tragedy-at-sheffield-opera-house-was-driven-by-soldiers-insane-jealousy-3356326 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Sheffield Flood Claim. John Carr, trustee of the Adelphi Theatre, surgeon of Eyre Street. Lessee for a long term under His Grace the Duke of Norfolk's Trustees. Damages by the inundation to the buildings of the Adelphi Theatre. https://sheffieldfloodclaimsarchive.shu.ac.uk/claimSummary.cfm?claim=5-4832 Thomas Youdon, theatre proprietor, Surrey Theatre, West Bar. Lessee of the Adelphi Theatre, Blonk Street. Damages by the inundation of the Adelphi Theatre in Blonk Street at the junction of the River Don & River Sheaf of the fixtures and effects and things contained in the said Theatre. https://sheffieldfloodclaimsarchive.shu.ac.uk/claimSummary.cfm?claim=7-6178 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Link to Thomas Youdan. https://www.sheffieldhistory.co.uk/forums/topic/6674-thomas-youdan/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Alexandra Theatre, Blonk Street - proposed additions (ground floor plan). Shows stage, pit, dressing rooms, refreshment room, scene dock, etc. Smithfield Hotel is also marked. 22nd February 1883. https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;arc04431&pos=80&action=zoom&id=151789 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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