The History:
Chesterfield's Pomegranate theatre opened in 1949 in the Stephenson Memorial Hall which was built in 1879 as a tribute to the 'Father of the Railways' George Stephenson. More than 100 years later, the Hall was home to a Cinema Company. Following its closure, a public appeal raised £5,000 and the Hall became the Civic Theatre. The theatre is currently closed for renovation as part of plans to refurbish and reimagine the Grade 2 listed Stephenson Memorial Hall.
They've been doing a really great job at preserving the old details and have been documenting the refurbishment on their facebook page: More Info Here
The Explore:
During my Chesterfield adventures I've found myself passing this location multiple times and have been tempted to take a peak inside. I first visited on Bonfire night, using the cover of the evenings celebrations to watch some fireworks from the roof. Annoyed at myself for not taking any photos inside, I decided to come back.
The place has been mostly stripped inside but I tried to hunt for some nice details and get some shots without being too bait with the light. I deffo missed a bunch but it wasn't the easiest place to navigate around.
Started with the old theatre room and then into the old museum areas.
Thanks for taking a look! ☺️
Chesterfield's Pomegranate theatre opened in 1949 in the Stephenson Memorial Hall which was built in 1879 as a tribute to the 'Father of the Railways' George Stephenson. More than 100 years later, the Hall was home to a Cinema Company. Following its closure, a public appeal raised £5,000 and the Hall became the Civic Theatre. The theatre is currently closed for renovation as part of plans to refurbish and reimagine the Grade 2 listed Stephenson Memorial Hall.
They've been doing a really great job at preserving the old details and have been documenting the refurbishment on their facebook page: More Info Here
The Explore:
During my Chesterfield adventures I've found myself passing this location multiple times and have been tempted to take a peak inside. I first visited on Bonfire night, using the cover of the evenings celebrations to watch some fireworks from the roof. Annoyed at myself for not taking any photos inside, I decided to come back.
The place has been mostly stripped inside but I tried to hunt for some nice details and get some shots without being too bait with the light. I deffo missed a bunch but it wasn't the easiest place to navigate around.
Started with the old theatre room and then into the old museum areas.
Thanks for taking a look! ☺️
