The Theatres Trust Guide to British Theatres 1750-1950 by Earl, John [Editor]; Sell, Michael [Editor]; - 2000-11-30

A&C Black, 2000-11-30. Paperback. Very Good. A&C Black, London [Published Date: 2000]. Soft cover, 290. First Edition. In very good condition. Glossy pictorial paper covers have light bumping and creasing to edges and corners of covers and light overall scuffing. Binding tight. Previous owner's name and date in upper right corner of half title page in ink. Otherwise pages are clean and unmarked. NOT Ex-Library. NO remainder marks. [From back cover] BRITAIN HAS A WEALTH OF FINF THEATRES. However, it was estimated in 1982 that of the 1000 or so theatres and music halls which existed in 1914, 85% had been demolished or mutilated beyond recall. Since then the tide has turned and many fine old theatres have been restored to use. In compiling this guide, we have looked, town by town, at all surviving theatres built before 1950. We make authoritative and realistic assessments of their quality, architecturally and theatrically, and, in the case of 'sleepers', separate the hopeless cases from those which have real potential and those whose reopening as theatres should be a top priority, In addition to its critical assessment of more than 650 the Guide contains details of hundreds of lost theatres and biographical notes on the principal theatre architects. The Theatres Trust was established by Act of Parliament in 1976 to promote the better protection of theatres for the benefit of the nation. With a remit that now extends over the whole of the UK, the Trust works with the Arts Councils, theatre managements and local theatre preservation bodies, providing advice on theatre planning, design and conservation.