Shakespeare Theatre, Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, UK
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N 54° 19.563 W 002° 44.855
30U E 516416 N 6019828
A plaque giving a brief history of the former Shakespeare Theatre.
Waymark Code: WMY3BY
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/12/2018
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The plaque reads
“Kendal's first purpose-built theatre, designed by local architect John Richardson, was opened at the top of this yard in 1829. The nationally famous actor Edmund Kean played here in 1832 but general poverty in the town and opposition from Quakers, Presbyterians and Temperance groups forced its closure after five years. It continued in use as a ballroom for many years and was converted to a church in 1994.”
Type of Historic Marker: Plaque
Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Kendal Civic Society
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