What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Site of the Theatre Royal built in 1877 as a public hall, converted to a theatre in the 1890s and closed in 1959. In 1961/2 Shelton's department store was built here. Recorded plaque organisation: Peterborough Civic Society.
The Theatre Royal, Peterborough, served as a significant cultural venue from its establishment as a public hall in 1877 until its closure in 1959, reflecting the evolution of entertainment and community life in Victorian and early 20th century Britain.
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