Bingley Hall (1850 - 1984)
Dates
- Existence: 1850 - 1984
Biography
Bingley Hall was the first purpose-built exhibition hall in Great Britain. The Hall was built in 1850 on the site of Bingley House in Birmingham by Messrs Branson and Gwyther in the Roman Doric style using red and blue bricks and steel columns surplus to the construction of Euston railway station. During its history the Hall was used for all kinds of shows and public gatherings including rural shows, popular entertainment such as circus, boxing and cinema, concerts, and religious and political meetings.
Bingley Hall was demolished after suffering extensive fire damage in 1984 and replaced by The International Convention Centre, which currently occupies the site.
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Circus Friends Association Collection
This collection consists of a large library of books and journals, as well as archival material including posters, programmes, photographs, films, handbills, research material, scrapbooks, original artwork and many other items of ephemera relating to British, Irish and European circuses
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