Coventry in West Midlands, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Coventry Theatre

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018

1. The Coventry Theatre Marker

Inscription. The Coventry Theatre The New Hippodrome, as it was originally named, was opened on 1 November 1937. It was the third Hippodrome on this site, the first situated in Pool Meadow (1903) and the second (1907) built in what is now the lower part of Lady Herbert’s Garden. The New Hippodrome, re-named the Coventry Theatre in 1955, provided the venue for some of the world’s artistes and productions. The auditorium was comfortable and impressive in size, seating 2136. The arrival of television in the 1950s and ‘60s caused a drastic decline in the popularity of variety theatre. In 1985 the theatre became a bingo hall and operated as such until it was demolished in 2002 to make way for Millennium Place, the Whittle Arch and the new frontage to the Coventry Transport Museum. 2004
Coventry City Council

Erected 2004 by the Coventry City Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Buildings.

Location. 52° 24.63′ N, 1° 30.544′ W. Marker is in Coventry, England, in West Midlands. It can be reached from Trinity Street

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close to Hales Street, on the left when traveling north. Located at the west end of the Whittle Arch in front of the Coventry Transport Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coventry, England CV1 5SE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sir Frank Whittle (within shouting distance of this marker); Swanswell Gate (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lady Herbert’s Garden (about 120 meters away); Blue Coat School (about 150 meters away); The North West Tower (about 150 meters away); The Cloister (about 150 meters away); Pier 3 South (about 150 meters away); The West Front (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coventry.

Also see . . . Coventry Theatre on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 15, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018

2. The Coventry Theatre Marker

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018

3. The Coventry Theatre Marker

The west end of the Whittle Arch

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.