2013

SE3055 : Grand Circle - Royal Hall

taken 13 years ago, near to Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England

Grand Circle - Royal Hall
Grand Circle - Royal Hall
The recently restored Royal Hall seen from the Grand Circle.
Royal Hall :: SE2955

The Royal Hall is a Grade II* listed performance hall and theatre, located in Harrogate.
With local benefactors led by engineering inventor Samson Fox, the building opened in 1903 as the Kursaal. Designed by Robert Beale and Frank Matcham, one of the most prolific theatre architects of his time, it was loosely based on the design of the Ostende Kursall in Belgium. Kursaal is a German language word which translates literally as “Cure Hall,” but was used for grand receptions and special occasions. A popular form of building in late 19th-century European spa destinations, the concept never caught on in the United Kingdom. Hence as World War I began, the theatre was renamed the more patriotic "Royal Hall".


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SE3055, 1921 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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DS Pugh   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 28 March, 2013   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 29 March, 2013
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SE 300 556 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:59.7343N 1:32.6329W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SE 300 555
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North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
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