Friends excursions: Wilton's Music Hall
Monday 21 November 2016 11am - 1.15pm
Meet at Wilton's Music Hall, Graces Alley, E1 8JB. The Hall is between Wapping and Whitechapel, close to the Tower of London. Nearest tube stations: Tower Hill or Aldgate East.
£26 (includes coffee, tea and biscuits). Booking required, Patrons and Friends only.
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We privately tour this stunning and unique Grade II-listed building to discover its fascinating history and learn about the recently completed repairs and renovations project that won the RIBA London Conservation Award 2016.
Built in 1859 and furnished with magnificent mirrors, chandeliers and decorative paintwork, Wilton’s Music Hall enjoyed thirty years as a successful and popular music hall until a serious fire in 1877 left just four walls standing. Despite a rebuild, Wilton’s closed its doors in 1881. It is only now, following half a century of passionate campaigning and fundraising by The Wilton’s Music Hall Trust, that the music hall has been restored to its former glory.
Our visit includes a special presentation by James White, the Archive and Interpretation Manager at Wilton’s. This is a unique opportunity to handle and view items from the collection that are not normally available to the public, including a viewing of footage of old music hall productions as well as early television productions filmed at Wilton’s in the 1960s.
This event is also taking place on 26 October 2016.