RichardB Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Interior of the former Britannia Theatre, West Bar, showing balcony seating and original roof beams. One of the oldest Music Halls in the country, dating before 1860. Closed 1895. Fell into disrepair and later demolished. 28/07/1978 http://www.picturesheffield.com/cgi-bin/pi...ff.refno=s01436 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 Another one : http://www.picturesheffield.com/cgi-bin/pi...ff.refno=s01439 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 William Green and Co. Ltd., in the old Britania Theatre building, West Bar. One of the oldest Music Halls in the country, dating before 1860. Closed 1895. Fell into disrepair and later demolished. http://www.picturesheffield.com/cgi-bin/pi...ff.refno=s01435 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 William Green & Co. Ltd. in Old Britannia Theatre. Link restored: https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;s01435&pos=1&action=zoom&id=5292 Interiors of Britannia Theatre Link restored: https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;s01439&pos=1&action=zoom&id=5296 Balcony seating https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;s01436&pos=1&action=zoom&id=5293 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Interior of Britannia Theatre, West Bar. Original cast iron stairway, the door in the background was originally entrance to Gallery seating. 28th July 1978. s01442 One of the oldest Music Halls in the country, dating before 1860. Closed 1895. Fell into disrepair and later demolished For more information see 'The Lost Theatres of Sheffield', by Bryen D. Hillerby. Fireplace in the basement blocked with decorative panels. Possibly stage props. 28th July 1978. s01438 Top section of Proscenium Arch. https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;s01445&pos=13&action=zoom&id=5302 Beer & Wine Cellar. https://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;s01448&pos=16&action=zoom&id=5305 More images on Picture Sheffield website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Nos. 52 - 62 West Bar. Building on the left was Britannia Theatre, then occupied by Pink Champagne. No 60 and 62 (on right), former house with datestone 1794. It was formerly occupied by J.T. Dobb and Son Ltd., Paint Manufacturer. December 1983. t01145 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponytail Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Britannia Theatre. Rue Britannia. https://www.mikehigginbottominterestingtimes.co.uk/?p=1359 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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