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Theatre Royal, Norwich

The Theatre Royal is a theatre in Norwich, Norfolk, England. It is one of the country's oldest established theatres, founded in 1758. It was rebuilt in 1801 and 1826. It burnt down in 1934 and was bombed during World War II. Peter Wilson ran the theatre between 1992 and 2016. Stephen Crocker was appointed chief executive around 2016. History The theatre was founded in 1758 by Norwich architect and investor Thomas Ivory, modelled on the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The building was capable of housing a maximum audience of one thousand in 1758. It was granted the title "Theatre Royal" by the Norwich Theatre Act 1768 (8 Geo. 3. c. 28), with rights to perform all drama. The Theatre Royal was rebuilt by William Wilkins in 1800 and again in 1826. Gas replaced candles and oil lamps in 1836. In 1894 the theatre was closed for several months in order to carry out a scheme of reconstruction and redecoration from the designs of Frank Matcham. The "Theatre Royal" status attracted stars of the day to perform at the theatre. Sarah Siddons (1755–1831) performed the role of Hamlet, Juliet, and Lady Macbeth. African American Shakespearean actor Ira Aldridge performed at the theatre in January 1848. The theatre owner's death in 1902 led to its auction. In 1903 owner Fred Morgan sold the property to Mr Bostock and Mr Fitt and it was given the name Hippodrome for a year. In 1904 it was renamed at the Theatre Royal. In the 20th century, actors such as Cary Grant, and Charlie Chaplin (with Fred Karno) performed on the boards. The theatre burnt down in 1934 and just over a year later its successor was revealed. In November Harry Lauder made his first visit to Norwich in 1935. The building was bombed during World War Two. Audience numbers dwindled with the advent of cinema and then television. The theatre began showing films and boxing matches and later rock-and-roll performances. The theatre was threatened with closure and the city council gathered a rescue package. In 1970 Dick Condon became the manager. Following his death Peter Wilson ran the theatre between 1992 and 2016. The theatre had a major refurbishment in 2007. Stephen Crocker, a former deputy CEO of The Lowry theatre, followed as the chief executive. See also Norwich Playhouse Norfolk and Norwich Festival Maddermarket Theatre Sewell Barn Theatre References Notes Further reading The Norwich Theatre Royal: The First 250 Years (2007) Michael P. Blackwell, Carole A. Blackwell. Connaught Books New Theatre Royal Norwich : its past history and present story (1950) E.C. Le Grice. Soman-Wherry Press External links Theatre Royal, Norwich
Theatre Royal, Wakefield

The Theatre Royal Wakefield is a theatre in Wakefield, England, which dates back to 1894. The theatre was originally known as the Theatre Royal and Opera House and dates back to the 1770s. The theatre lies on the corner Westgate and Drury Lane. It was designed in 1894 as the Wakefield Opera House, by theatre architect Frank Matcham, and was built for a price of £13,000. The Theatre Royal Wakefield is the smallest remaining of Matcham's theatres. It is a Grade II* listed building. In the 1920s the theatre had to compete against cinemas and in the summer live shows were replaced by films. In 1954 the theatre closed and became a picture house, and a few years later, a bingo hall. However, in 1981 it reopened as the Wakefield Theatre Royal under chairman Sir Rodney Walker. Support was given to revitalise the theatre from city leaders and music and drama amateurs and professionals. Theatre Royal Wakefield operates as both a producing and a receiving house. In 2011 British playwright John Godber joined the Theatre as Creative Director, and the Theatre now plays a producing role for The John Godber Company. Theatre Royal Wakefield works with young people, with its Performance Academy operating across two sites in Wakefield and Pontefract. It runs dance, music and drama training for children aged from 5 to 18, as well as its youth company, Wakefield Youth Music Theatre. In 2012 the theatre applied for funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund for a £2.6 million project to restore the theatre building. In 2019 the theatre became a Theatre of Sanctuary, "a movement using art, theatre and culture to welcome people seeking sanctuary in the UK", after their year long engagement with City of Sanctuary UK. See also Listed buildings in Wakefield Theatre Royal (disambiguation) References External links Theatre Royal Wakefield
Theatre by the Lake

Theatre by the Lake is situated on the shores of Derwentwater in the Lake District in Keswick, Cumbria, England. It opened in 1999, replacing the mobile Century Theatre, and was made possible by an Arts Council Lottery Fund Grant. From May to November a resident company of up to 1the 4 actors perform a Summer Season of six plays in repertory. The theatre also produces a Christmas show and two Spring shows (one in the Main House and one in the Studio). The theatre hosts festivals including the Words by the Water literature festival, the Jennings Keswick Jazz Festival, Keswick Film Festival and events in the Keswick Mountain Festival. In addition, the theatre offers a wide range of visiting drama, music, dance, talks, comedy and film. History The mobile touring Century Theatre first visited Keswick in 1961 and settled full-time in the Lakeside car park on the shores of Derwentwater in 1975. Outline planning permission was granted for a permanent building on the site in 1991, and in 1996 the Century Theatre was moved to Snibston Discovery Museum to make way for it. Work on the building began in 1998; the ground was broken by the theatre's patron, Judi Dench. A significant proportion of the £6.5m building cost was contributed by the National Lottery. The name Theatre by the Lake was decided by public consultation and the first performance in the new building was on 19 August 1999. The theatre has two auditoria: 400 seats in the Main House; and 100 seats in the Studio. Productions References External links Official website NW Theatre's page on Theatre by the Lake and its past productions, including touring productions.
Thedden Grange

Thedden Grange is a privately owned country house and estate in the civil parish of Bentworth, on the outskirts of Alton, Hampshire, England. Since renovation in the mid-1970s the original house, outbuildings and land have been divided into seven separate properties plus additional flats. The house and grounds have been used as locations in a number of films and television programmes. The estate covers 40 acres of land, among which are 9 acres of ornamental garden. History Thedden has a long history going back to at least the 15th century, when it is recorded that William Estone paid rent for lands at the manor. In the 19th century Thedden Grange was owned by industrialist John Wood. During the Second World War the house was used as a prisoner of war camp (number 294). References External links Flickr Thedden Grange Photo Group Independent interview with Thedden residents, from 16 June 1996 Richard Miller Ceramics visit Thedden Gazetteer entry for Alton from 1870 with mention of Thedden Grange
15 Westferry Circus

15 Westferry Circus is a 16,250 m2 (174,900 sq ft) building located on the upper level of Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf. Construction began in November 1998. Its finish marked the completion of the Westferry Complex, the westernmost point of Canary Wharf financial estate. The building was designed to fully incorporate the requirements of the tenant, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, who also occupied the adjoining building. Their lease began in March 2000, the same month Citigroup leased 25 Canada Square. Morgan Stanley Dean Witter sublet the building to Tube Lines. They share the building leading to the video wall, built for use in stock trading but used as a Recovery Silver Control for the London Underground in the aftermath of the 7 July 2005 London bombings. In 2013 Morgan Stanley vacated the building and it was taken over by London Underground, who had taken over Tube Lines. London Underground vacated the building in 2017. 15 Westferry Circus serves as the fifteen miles (24 km) marker in the London Marathon. The ownership of this building was the subject of a protracted legal dispute in Ireland in 2012. As of 2018, Morgan Stanley is once again occupying two floors of the building, with another floor sublet to a tenant. References
15 Westferry Circus

Le 15 Westferry Circus est un bâtiment de la ville de Londres, situé dans le quartier de Canary Wharf. Il fait partie du Westferry Complex. Le bâtiment fut conçu par le cabinet d'architectes Terry Farrell and Partners et fut construit entre 1998 et 2001. Il est haut de 44,5 m et comporte 10 étages. Portail de Londres Portail de l’architecture et de l’urbanisme
Therapia Lane Depot

Therapia Lane depot is a tram depot, situated in the London Borough of Sutton between Therapia Lane and Beddington Lane. Built on the site of former railway sidings, all tram maintenance, repairs and control functions are based in a purpose-built building, erected in 1998. The depot has sufficient stabling for up to 24 tram sets, and a double-track workshop with all required facilities to perform almost all maintenance. Additionally, system control room is located within the building, as well as a base for the British Transport Police to monitor the network. In December 2025, the upgrades were completed on the depot that eliminated the use of fossil fuels in its operations, with the installation of solar panels, electric heaters, and heat pumps to replace gas powered boilers. References
Therfield Heath

Therfield Heath is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest and Local Nature Reserve on the chalk escarpment just north of Therfield, Hertfordshire. Since it lies south-west of the town of Royston, it is also known locally as Royston Heath. The heath is a common on which sheep are still regularly grazed. The site offers views towards the north, over the valley of the Cam as far as Cambridge. The heath contains a long barrow, thought to be Neolithic, and several Bronze Age round barrows, all of which English Heritage classes as scheduled ancient monuments. The round barrow cemetery is the largest known example of its type in Hertfordshire. The heath was reportedly favoured by King James I as a hunting ground. The highest point of the heath is Therfield Hill. This top reaches 168 m (551 ft), the highest point for twelve miles in every direction with a relative height of about 72 m. The top is crowned by a water tower. Church Hill has many rare pasqueflowers, which flower in early spring. The Heath can be accessed from Baldock Road. References
Thetford Grammar School

Thetford Grammar School is a private co-educational day school in Thetford, Norfolk, England. The school possibly dates back to the 7th century, which would make it one of the oldest schools in the United Kingdom. History The school website conjectures its origin traces back to 631, and through its Roll of Headmasters to 1114. The Independent Schools Inspectorate assert in their 2012 report that "The school was originally founded in the 10th Century" but without any evidence provided. It appears to have ceased from around 1496 until its refoundation from the will of Sir Richard Fulmerston in 1566. The refoundation was confirmed by an Act of Parliament in 1610. Part of the school is built on the site of a thirteenth-century Dominican Friary (Blackfriars, Thetford), which may have been built on, and incorporated parts of, a Norman cathedral. This building, now known as "Old School", comprised the entire school for about 300 years, and is where the lawyer Roger North and the political activist Thomas Paine were educated. In 1998 archaeologists from the television programme Time Team excavated at the school for three days in search of the Norman cathedral of Herbert Losinga, which was only located at Thetford for twenty years or so, before relocating to Norwich. They did not find any Norman stone building, perhaps because the short-lived cathedral was a re-used Anglo-Saxon wooden church which has not survived. The school developed rapidly in the 1880s, and in 1888 Thetford Grammar School for Girls was built alongside the existing Grammar School. The school became a Voluntary controlled school in 1944, and remained in the state sector until 1981 when it regained its independent status. The original boys' school and the girls' grammar school merged in 1975 to form a new coeducational school. Since 2017 the school has been owned by China Financial Services Holdings, a Hong Kong–based company. In April 2026, it was announced that the school would shut at the end of the academic year, due to ".... the 20% VAT tariff on school fees, the removal of business rates relief, increased employer pension contributions, and the rising of the minimum wage and operating costs". Notable former pupils Jim Bacon, weather forecaster Francis Blomefield, topographer and historian Harold Chapman, former orthodontist C. H. Chapman, cartoonist Charles Frank, theoretical physicist Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk Allan Noel Minns, physician during World War I Roger North, musicologist, Attorney General from 1688 Thomas Paine, American revolutionary and author Alfred Neobard Palmer, chemist and historian James Pattinson, author and writer See also List of the oldest schools in the United Kingdom List of the oldest schools in the world References External links Thetford Grammar School Profile on the Independent Schools Council website Independent Schools Inspectorate Report
Thetford Forest Park

Thetford Forest Park är en park i Storbritannien. Den ligger i grevskapet Norfolk och riksdelen England, i den sydöstra delen av landet, 120 km nordost om huvudstaden London. Thetford Forest Park ligger 39 meter över havet. Terrängen runt Thetford Forest Park är platt. Närmaste större samhälle är Brandon, 4,3 km sydväst om Thetford Forest Park. I omgivningarna runt Thetford Forest Park växer i huvudsak blandskog. Kommentarer Källor
Thimbleby's Tower

Thimbleby's Tower, formerly known as Wolf's Tower, is a structure in the city walls of Chester, Cheshire, England. It stands on the eastern section of the walls, between Eastgate and Newgate. The tower is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. History The tower probably dates originally from the 13th century. It was partly demolished in the siege of Chester in 1644–46 during the Civil War. Between 1702 and 1708 the whole of the city walls was converted into a raised walkway and it is likely that the tower was modified as part of this process. Repairs were carried out to it in 1879. It was further altered in 1994–95 for Chester City Council by Peter de Figuerdo. Architecture Thimbleby's Tower is constructed in coursed red sandstone rubble. Its plan is semi-octagonal, and it appears to be the outer part of a drum tower without its upper storeys. The lower chamber contains three loops (unglazed slit windows), and at the level of the walkway are the springers of a former vault. During the 1994–95 alterations, the stone parapet between the walkway and the tower was replaced by an oak-framed polycarbonate screen. A steeply pitched gabled roof, hung with tiles, was added to the top of the structure. The citation in the National Heritage List for England states that this "masks its former defensive features and purpose". See also Grade I listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester References
Тинктанк, Бирмингамски научен музей

Тинктанк, Бирмингамски научен музей (на английски: Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, преди известен само като Thinktank) е научен музей в Бирмингам, Англия, част от Бирмингамския музеен тръст. Отваря врати през 2001 година в конферентния център „Милениъм Пойнт“ на ул. „Кързън“, Дигбет, Бирмингам. История на музея Бирмингамската научна и индустриална колекция стартира в средата на XIX век, като в началото съдържа сбирки от оръжия от продажба и изпитания. През 1885 г. е основан Бирмингамският музей с художествена галерия, включващ колекции с научни експонати. През 1951 г. отваря врати и Музеят на науката и индустрията в сграда на ул. „Нюхол“. През следващите години музеят придобива отделни експонати и цели колекции, свързани с местната промишленост и историята на науката и технологиите. През 1995 г., Бирмингамският градски съвет решава да премести музея, когато се разкрива възможност за строеж на нова сграда. Старият музей затваря през 1997 г., а Тинктанк отваря на 29 септември 2001 г. като част от комплекса Милениъм Пойнт на обща стойност 114 милиона британски паунда. Музеят е финансиран от Бирмингамския градски съвет, с подкрепата и на комисията по честванията на 2000 година. Прилежащата към музея територия е определена за Източен градски парк. Много от експонатите на стария музей биват изложени и в новата сграда, а други са изложени в Бирмингамския музеен център. Въпреки че старият научен музеен е бил безплатен за посещение, новият „Тинктанк“ изисква заплащане на входна такса. През 2005 г. музеят предприема реновиране на стойност 2 милиона паунда, което включва изграждането на зала за планетариум. Към 2007 г. музеят има над 1 милион посетители. През април 2012 г. Бирмингамският музеен тръст поема управлението на „Тинктанк“, както и на осем други музейни обекта. Източници
Thinktank, Museu de la Ciència de Birmingham

Thinktank, Museu de la Ciència de Birmingham (Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, anteriorment conegut com simplement Thinktank) és un museu de ciència a Birmingham, Anglaterra. Inaugurat El 2001, forma part de Birmingham Museum Trust i es troba dins del complex Millennium Point en Curzon Street, Digbeth. Història La Col·lecció de Ciència i Indústria de Birmingham va començar a mitjan segle xix, consistint inicialment en col·leccions del comerç d'armes i la Birmingham Proof House. El Museu de Birmingham & Galeria d'Art va obrir les portes el 1885, incloent-hi col·leccions científiques. El 1951 el Museu de Ciència i Indústria va obrir les portes a Elkington Silver Electroplating Works, Newhall Street. Els anys següents, el museu va adquirir artefactes individuals, així com col·leccions senceres, relacionats amb la indústria local i la història de la ciència i la tecnologia. L'Ajuntament de Birmingham va decidir el 1995 reubicar el museu quan la Comissió del Mil·lenni li va donar l'oportunitat de construir un nou edifici. L'antic museu va tancar el 1997 i Thinktank va obrir les portes el 29 de setembre de 2001 com a part del complex de Millennium Point que va costar 114 milions de lliures. Va ser finançat per l'Ajuntament de Birmingham, amb el suport de la Comissió del Mil·lenni. Encara que el museu de ciències anterior era d'entrada lliure, Thinktank ara cobra una d'entrada. El 2005 el museu va sofrir una millora de 2 milions de lliures, inclosa la instal·lació d'un planetari. El 2007 havia rebut més d'1 milió de visitants. L'abril de 2012, Birmingham Museum Trust va assumir la responsabilitat de govern i gestió de Thinktank, juntament amb altres vuit llocs. El març de 2015, es va inaugurar una nova "galeria Spitfire", relacionant els avions exhibits amb la seva producció, localment. Entre les noves exposicions es troba un casc de cuir que anteriorment pertanyia a Helen Kerly, una de les dues úniques dones civils britàniques que va volar durant la Segona Guerra Mundial. Referències
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

Thinktank, Birmingham (formerly known as simply Thinktank) is a science museum in Birmingham, England. Opened in 2001, it is part of Birmingham Museums Trust and is located within the Millennium Point complex on Curzon Street, Digbeth. History The Birmingham Collection of Science and Industry was started in the mid-19th century, initially consisting of collections of weapons from the gun trade and the Birmingham Proof House. The Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery opened in 1885, including science collections. In 1951, the Museum of Science and Industry opened at Elkington Silver Electroplating Works, Newhall Street. Over the following years, the museum acquired individual artefacts, as well as entire collections, that were related to local industry and the history of science and technology. Birmingham City Council decided in 1995 to relocate the museum when it was given an opportunity by the Millennium Commission to construct a new building. The former museum closed in 1997, and Thinktank opened on 29 September 2001 as part of the £114-million Millennium Point complex. It was funded by Birmingham City Council, supported by the Millennium Commission. The area adjacent to the building is designated Eastside City Park. While many objects were put on display at Thinktank, others were stored at the Birmingham Museum Collection Centre, and some were brought out of storage. Although the previous science museum was free to enter, Thinktank charges an entrance fee. In 2005 the museum underwent a £2 million upgrade, including the installation of a planetarium. By 2007 it had received over 1 million visitors. In April 2012, Birmingham Museums Trust took over governance and management responsibility for Thinktank, along with eight other sites. In March 2015, a new "Spitfire gallery" opened, relating the displayed aircraft to their production, locally. Among the new exhibits are a leather flying helmet previously belonging to Helen Kerly, one of only two British civilian women commended for flying during the Second World War. Collections Aircraft Locomotives Trams Cars Stationary steam engines Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum has a big collection of stationary steam engines. The following are some examples of them: Other machines Displays Thinktank has four floors of over 200 hands-on exhibits and artefacts. Each floor has a theme, in general going from the past, in The Past (Level 0), through The Balcony (Level 1) and The Present (Level 2), to the future, in The Future gallery (Level 3). It has lost its theme as new items have been added. Surroundings The museum shares the Millennium Point building with Birmingham City University, and is situated in the Eastside district. It lies near Aston University and the Gun Quarter – which was for many years the centre of world's gun-manufacturing industry. Immediately opposite are The Woodman, a public house, and Curzon Street railway station - both listed buildings. References External links Official website
Thirlwall Castle

Thirlwall Castle er ruinerne af en middelalderborg i Northumberland, England, på bredden af floden Tipalt tæt vevd landsbyen Greenhead omkring 32 km vest for Hexham. Den blev opført i 1100-tallet, og blev senere forstærket medbrug af sten fra den nærliggende Hadrians mur. I 1600-tallet gik den dog i forfald. Det er en listed building af første grad og et Scheduled Ancient Monument. Se også Liste over borge og slotte i England Referencer Eksterne henvisninger