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PLEASE SPEND A FEW MOMENTS TO READ THE DESCRIPTION BELOW. Thankyou!*PLEASE NOTE: I DID NOT SHOOT THIS FOOTAGE.* These are the FACTS. Up untill recently this Grade II listed,Marshall and Tweedy designed Derby Hippodrome was occupied by the 'Walkers' bingo chain. Walkers did little to alter the layout/style of the building except for removing the seats from the stalls. Apart from being slightly dusty up in the dress circle,upper circle and backstage everything was pretty much just like it was when it first opened its doors in 1914. Yes folks,this building was unmolested,original and waiting patiently to be used once more for theatre go'ers of the east midlands. Despite theatre groups being busy putting bids together it was sold to a property developer for £375,000.On 8/3/08 a fire broke out in the orchestra pit.Derby police have since confirmed that it was arson. The fire was confined to the stage and decorative domed ceilng and part of the roof which was directly above. Major damage was averted by the 94 year old fire curtain. Even today it still hangs firmly in place trying to protect what's left of the theatre.On 28/3/08 a demolition company was brought in to make the roof 'safe'. What you see in this video is the end result. All this destruction has happened in the space of a couple of months. YouTubers can draw their own conclusions. At first glance the damage looks serious, the building is built to last and is still structurally sound with the roof repairs/demolition making things look far worse than they really are.On the 17/4/08 thru the High Court in London; English Heritage,Theatres Trust and Derby City Council will try to safeguard this theatre's existence for future generations to enjoy. These organisations actually welcome your comments and support. So,if like the people of Derbyshire YOU are also outraged by the demise of the Derby Hippodrome (or have a spare million or three to donate) then please e-mail them and express your concerns.NEWS UPDATE: 25/4/08 Derby Council wins our legal battle for an injunction to stop the developer demolishing the Hippo.Developer must now pay the council 20k in legal fees.The fight still continues!NEWS UPDATE: 12/5/08 Officials were called to the Hippodrome after trespassers fractured the water main (??) causing some flood damage. YouTubers can once again draw their own conclusions!!To see what our gorgeous theatre once looked like up untill a few months ago(and still could in the future) just click on the other YouTube 'Derby Hippodrome' clips and see for yourself,or visit the fantastic website listed below. http://www.derbyhippodrome.co.... for reading.(The Derby Hippodrome Trust).

Channel: News & Politics
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: chandlerbingbong

Length: 09:01
Rating: 5.00
Views: 1096

Tags: bingo  cinema  derby  english  hall  heritage  hippodrome  theatre  trust  

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