Guest tsavo Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 The Walkley Electric Theatre at No 28 Fulton Road, off Howard Hill, was opened as a cinema and variety house in March of 1911 and survived until 1916. The proprietors were L. Ellison and J.D.Bateson. The address places it on the left hand side going down Fulton Rd from Howard Hill. Could this large building be No 28? The roof seems to show it's been extended at some time. Can anyone confirm this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmdee Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 I seem to remember it as a billiard hall in the 40's. I can remember walking down the hill, and looking through the doors at the pool tables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tsavo Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 I seem to remember it as a billiard hall in the 40's. I can remember walking down the hill, and looking through the doors at the pool tables. That's useful info, Jmdee, as it seems about right for an old small theatre. Thanks a lot. Will keep searching for confirmation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I have no idea what this is !!! May be the building in the picture ? City Limits Dancecentre 32 Fulton Road Walkley Sheffield S6 3JN Tel 0114 275 3525 Website: www.city-limits.co.uk Speciality: Ballroom, Latin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tsavo Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 That-s the one Richard, thanks. Still need to know if it was ever a Billiard Hall though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 That-s the one Richard, thanks. Still need to know if it was ever a Billiard Hall though. Worth an email enquiry, even with a modern revamp, they sometimes "retro" places, entrance halls etc, may be some information to be had - cost you nowt to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neddy Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Fulton Road 1948 28 PORTER HY. BUILDER 30 BELL LAWRENCE COURT 2. THE POPULAR BILLIARDS HALL ( THOS HOWE propr. ) 42 WATSON FRANK BLADE EXAMINER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tsavo Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Thanks Neddy. That's another link in the chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sando Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Hi I think City Limits are relocating or have relocated to new premises on Penistone Road. If so it may be possible to get into the old building for a look around. If not you could always join a dance class! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I'd like to join, imagine 19 stone of balding Yorkshireman, former weight-lifter (Fizzical, Holme Lane, mid-80's) doing the Fandango - not a nice mental image lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tsavo Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Hi I think City Limits are relocating or have relocated to new premises on Penistone Road. If so it may be possible to get into the old building for a look around. If not you could always join a dance class! Mark Love the idea, with Richard as my Partner? Pity it's too far to come! he he Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bangtidy Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 That is the dance hall the overhead shot! its still a dance hall to my knowledge pretty sure!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vox Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 SH Link Walkley Electric Theatre / City limits dance Studio Google Streetview Now reduced to this:- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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