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DESCRIPTION On Friday September 2nd 1898 a large number of invited guests gathered at the New Palace Theatre of Varieties in Union Street, Plymouth, for a private viewing and entertainment provided by the Royal Naval Band, under the direction of Mr E Binding. It was noted that crimson was the prevailing colour and from the domed ceiling hung a large electric globe. Adorning the circle balconies were paintings of naval and military heroes, with records of their distinguishing deeds emblazoned around them. There was a marble staircase. The "turn" indicator was in the form of a clock, the number of the turn being lit up by electricity. Outside the Theatre had a wrought-iron canopy. It accomodated about 2,500 people. The adjoining hotel cost £87,000. RETURN TO New Palace Theatre of Varieties
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