Collection GB 0074 O/230 - LONDON PAVILION, PICCADILLY CIRCUS

Identity area

Reference code

GB 0074 O/230

Title

LONDON PAVILION, PICCADILLY CIRCUS

Date(s)

  • 1913-1927 (Creation)

Level of description

Collection

Extent and medium

0.01 linear metres.

Context area

Name of creator

Biographical history

The London Pavilion on Piccadilly Circus was originally an annexe to the Black Horse Inn. From 1861 it was used as a music hall and museum of anatomy. The hall was rebuilt in 1885 by architects Worley and Saunders. It was managed by Edmund Villiers and was hailed as a new, improved type of music hall, known as a variety theatre and noted for its interior opulence. In 1934 the building was converted into a cinema and premiered several noted films. In 1986 the building was closed. The interior was gutted (although the facade was preserved and is still visible) and was converted into part of the Trocadero shopping centre.

Archival history

GB 0074 O/230 1913-1927 Collection 0.01 linear metres. Unknown.

The London Pavilion on Piccadilly Circus was originally an annexe to the Black Horse Inn. From 1861 it was used as a music hall and museum of anatomy. The hall was rebuilt in 1885 by architects Worley and Saunders. It was managed by Edmund Villiers and was hailed as a new, improved type of music hall, known as a variety theatre and noted for its interior opulence. In 1934 the building was converted into a cinema and premiered several noted films. In 1986 the building was closed. The interior was gutted (although the facade was preserved and is still visible) and was converted into part of the Trocadero shopping centre.

Gifted to the Archive in February 1967.

Auction particulars of the London Pavilion, Piccadilly Circus, Westminster.

One item.

Available for general access.

Copyright to this collection rests with the City of London.

English

Fit

Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

Records prepared May to September 2011. England City of Westminster London Pavilion Theatre , Picadilly Circus London Architecture Buildings Recreational buildings Theatres Music theatres Information sources Documents Auction particulars UK Western Europe Europe Piccadilly Circus Piccadilly Westminster

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Gifted to the Archive in February 1967.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Auction particulars of the London Pavilion, Piccadilly Circus, Westminster.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

Accruals

System of arrangement

One item.

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Available for general access.

Conditions governing reproduction

Copyright to this collection rests with the City of London.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

Language and script notes

English

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Finding aids

Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm

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Description identifier

Institution identifier

London Metropolitan Archives

Rules and/or conventions used

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

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Language(s)

  • English

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