Comments on: The theatre and its glazed colonnade

By: Lisa @YorkStories

Lisa @YorkStories — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 18:12:03 +0000

Thanks for adding memories and recollections Stephen and David, always good to read your comments.

By: david Bower

david Bower — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 12:05:04 +0000

I remember that prior to the last refurbishment of the Theatre Royal in 1967 the open collonade was then part of the original entrance to the theatre, and was enclosed as it is now again. Consideration though was given to theatre goers leaving, and bus passengers as there was an interesting glazed canopy attached to the front of the theatre. I seem to remember this was quite ornate with panels of stained glass at each end. This had probably been added in Victorian times. I have seen photographs of this structure over the years in various publications and articles. It is a pity that the council or architects of the new refurbishment had not thought to take this opportunity to consider the York public and construct a replica paying homage to the original canopy.

By: stephen

stephen — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 06:44:28 +0000

The open Theatre Royal collonade,was once the trysting place,for meeting of boys meet girls,many years ago.One of the many meetings, was,my lass coming from Acomb to Exhibition Square,and me coming from Heworth,both buses dropping off there,and waiting out of the rain, in the theatre entrance.Then off to the pictures in town,or De grey Room dance,for wonderful evenings together.Not possible any more,Oh! Dear!