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CONSTRUCTION CREDITS

Those involved in the design, construction and fitting out of the Grand Theatre in Union Street, East Stonehouse, were:

Mr Henry John Snell, architect;

Mr Samuel Roberts, of Mount Plym, Regent Street, Plymouth, contractor;

Messrs Collins and Hocking, of Saltash Street, Plymouth, supplied and fixed the heating and sanitary arrangements;

Mr George Cawdrey, stage carpenter, fixed the stage appliances;

Mr Cole, attended to the painting;

Messrs Snawdon & Sons, supplied the curtains, seating and upholstery.

Whilst excavating beneath the stage a spring was tapped and the water has to be pumped out day and night.  It was intended to fix a hydraulic engine to enable the water to be used for spectacular stage effects and sanitary purposes.

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©  Brian Moseley, Plymouth, UK

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