Building record MLI96228 - Former theatre, 27A St Mary's Street, Stamford
Summary
Former theatre, 27A St Mary's Street, Stamford
Type and Period (4)
- VISITORS CENTRE (LEISURE) (Late 20th Century to 21st Century - 2000 AD? to 2050 AD)
- CLUB (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1871 AD to 2000 AD?)
- THEATRE (Post Medieval - 1766 AD to 1871 AD)
- CELLAR (Post Medieval to Modern - 1600 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 38730
This building dates to around 1766. It was formerly a theatre, however the interior has been mostly gutted and it is now used as a club. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1}
The theatre was built between 1766-8 by William Clark, a mason, and James Whitley, 'comedian'. Whitley had a company of actors and managed several Midlands theatres. The theatre originally had a large stage, gallery, pit and two tiers of boxes. A cellar belonging to an earlier house was incorporated into the building. Extensive alterations were carried out in 1849-53, when the floors of the pit and the stage were apparently leveled. The theatre closed in June 1871 and the building was put to other uses. The interior has been much altered but it is still possible to see traces of the theatre structure. A large 18th century doorcase which may originally have come from the entrance hall has been reset elsewhere. {2}
It is now a Tourist Information Centre. {4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI6708 Index: Department of the Environment. 1974. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 1/276.
- <2> SLI912 Bibliographic Reference: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1977. An Inventory of Historical Monuments. The Town of Stamford. No 60, pp 51-52, plate 91.
- <3> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p 710.
- <4> SLI11533 Website: Google. 2006->. Google Maps and Street View. www.google.co.uk/maps. -.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 0311 0706 (14m by 32m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STAMFORD, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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