Brighton: Brighton Dome |
Country: England, United Kingdom Historic County: Sussex City: Brighton Location: Church Street / New Road Built 1805 by William Porden as Royal stables and corn exchange. Domed hall converted into a concert hall in 1860. 1870 installation of a pipe organ by Henry Willis & Sons. 1935 rebuilding and new organ by Hill, Norman and Beard. 1974 venue of the Eurovision Song Contest (with ABBA's "Waterloo" winning). The complex includes three halls: "Concert Hall" (originally 2500 seats, now 1700 seats), "Corn Exchange" and "Pavilion Theatre". Links: brightondome.org, Wikipedia |
Front Text: "The Dome. Brighton." Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
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