MTA/8/1/1
Reference code
MTA/8/1/1
Level of description
Item
Title
First Brick laid in Empire Theatre
Date
1928
Administrative / Biographical history
When our theatre opened in 1928 it was named Empire Theatre. Empire Theatre was first designed by two architects, William and T.R. Milburn and was built by the local dockyard workers. This is one of the first foundation stones laid for the theatre on 2nd February 1928.
Note
This archive item has been selected as part of our Mayflower 90 Collection, which features 90 archive items spanning across our 90 year history. If you would be interested in exploring more of our Mayflower 90 Collection then please contact us on archive@mayflower.org.uk to arrange a viewing or workshop.
