'The Empire Theatre, Burnley: Unearthing a hidden gem'

A few years ago we had the pleasure of welcoming the late great Dr Elain Harwood to the Burnley Empire. At the time it was unknown how much of an impact that visit would have on our work as she looked over ever nook and cranny with excitement, pointing out limestone and traces of the former mill walls of the Burnley Empire.

Follow the link at the bottom of the post to read the article written by Dr Elain Harwood.

Interior of Burnley Empire theatre, showing a balcony front. © Historic England Archive. Image reference DP290516.

'The fruity Baroque patterns give way to a stricter Neoclassicism at the later Golders Green and Redditch theatres and in his cinemas of the 1920s. The Burnley Empire is not only a rare survivor, but important since it shows Crewe on the cusp of this change in style.'

Issue 23 that includes 'The Empire Theatre, Burnley: Unearthing a hidden gem' article in full. Follow THIS LINK to read more