Diana Walkden
@dianawalkden.bsky.social
Theatre, architecture, art, cinema history, Frank Matcham
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A new film, on Pugin's wondrous St Giles, Cheadle. heni.com/talks/inside...
Inside Pugin’s St Giles: The Gothic Revival Church That Stunned Victorian Britain | HENI Talks
Step inside St Giles, Cheadle – Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin’s dazzling Gothic Revival Catholic church that stunned Victorian Britain. Completed in 1846, this “jewel box” interior is one of the most...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
A new film, on Pugin's wondrous St Giles, Cheadle. heni.com/talks/inside...
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Mother Mary's opened in June 2024, with bold ambitions to augment Manchester's rich grassroots live music scene and a commitment to inclusive, diverse and passionate programming.
November 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Mother Mary's opened in June 2024, with bold ambitions to augment Manchester's rich grassroots live music scene and a commitment to inclusive, diverse and passionate programming.
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The Varieties (Variety Theatre or Harwood’s Hall) in Pitfield Street, Hoxton, a short distance from Shoreditch church, was built in 1869 behind the White Horse pub. It was designed by the leading theatre architect, C. J. Phipps, who probably devoted more attention to the pub facade t
November 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The Varieties (Variety Theatre or Harwood’s Hall) in Pitfield Street, Hoxton, a short distance from Shoreditch church, was built in 1869 behind the White Horse pub. It was designed by the leading theatre architect, C. J. Phipps, who probably devoted more attention to the pub facade t
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…as part of our support for the House Of Commons CMS select committee fan led review of live and electronic music, recorded live in Glasgow, hosted by Arusa Qureshi, featuring Mike Grieve (MD Sub Club / Chair NTIA Scotland), Katie Duffy (Head of arts and Music, Glasgow Life), JJ (Exit), and Finlay.
November 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
…as part of our support for the House Of Commons CMS select committee fan led review of live and electronic music, recorded live in Glasgow, hosted by Arusa Qureshi, featuring Mike Grieve (MD Sub Club / Chair NTIA Scotland), Katie Duffy (Head of arts and Music, Glasgow Life), JJ (Exit), and Finlay.
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Watch the full discussion from a recent panel now on our YouTube at youtu.be/z5HaSs13pUc
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November 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Watch the full discussion from a recent panel now on our YouTube at youtu.be/z5HaSs13pUc
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Positive news for Rothesay Pavilion!
The A-listed gem is approaching the final stages of a long restoration and will reopen in 2027 as a vibrant hub for the community, visitors, and creatives.
We are pleased to have provided a #HESsupported grant to this project.
www.scotsman.com/heritage-and...
The A-listed gem is approaching the final stages of a long restoration and will reopen in 2027 as a vibrant hub for the community, visitors, and creatives.
We are pleased to have provided a #HESsupported grant to this project.
www.scotsman.com/heritage-and...
Art deco pavilion on Scots holiday island looks to £45m re-opening
The Rothesay Pavilion is, at last, gearing up to open its doors once more.
www.scotsman.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Positive news for Rothesay Pavilion!
The A-listed gem is approaching the final stages of a long restoration and will reopen in 2027 as a vibrant hub for the community, visitors, and creatives.
We are pleased to have provided a #HESsupported grant to this project.
www.scotsman.com/heritage-and...
The A-listed gem is approaching the final stages of a long restoration and will reopen in 2027 as a vibrant hub for the community, visitors, and creatives.
We are pleased to have provided a #HESsupported grant to this project.
www.scotsman.com/heritage-and...
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There’s nothing like a night at Hackney Empire!💛
Whether you’re visiting us for comedy, live music, opera, inspiring community events, or our legendary pantomime, every show brings people together.
Come and find your something at Hackney Empire, https://youtu.be/y_jRc8noILI
Whether you’re visiting us for comedy, live music, opera, inspiring community events, or our legendary pantomime, every show brings people together.
Come and find your something at Hackney Empire, https://youtu.be/y_jRc8noILI
November 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
There’s nothing like a night at Hackney Empire!💛
Whether you’re visiting us for comedy, live music, opera, inspiring community events, or our legendary pantomime, every show brings people together.
Come and find your something at Hackney Empire, https://youtu.be/y_jRc8noILI
Whether you’re visiting us for comedy, live music, opera, inspiring community events, or our legendary pantomime, every show brings people together.
Come and find your something at Hackney Empire, https://youtu.be/y_jRc8noILI
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Mark Fox presenting at the London Archives today. A superb day of talks about British Music Hall.
November 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Mark Fox presenting at the London Archives today. A superb day of talks about British Music Hall.
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I had a great day @thelondonarchives.bsky.social yesterday talking unrideable mules🐴 (yes! really!) at the Clapham Grand, and listening to some excellent talks from @roadsw9.bsky.social @naomipaxton.bsky.social Tony Fletcher, Jane Pritchard, Wanda Robins, Mark Fox, Alison Boulton and Meera Flynn.
November 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I had a great day @thelondonarchives.bsky.social yesterday talking unrideable mules🐴 (yes! really!) at the Clapham Grand, and listening to some excellent talks from @roadsw9.bsky.social @naomipaxton.bsky.social Tony Fletcher, Jane Pritchard, Wanda Robins, Mark Fox, Alison Boulton and Meera Flynn.
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Applications are now open for Manchester’s £245,000 Grassroots Music Venue Fund... and we’re working to get the money into venues’ hands as quickly as possible.
➤ Applications (and more info) now open via bit.ly/ManchesterFund
➤ Deadline: Friday 28th November
➤ Payments issued by end of January
➤ Applications (and more info) now open via bit.ly/ManchesterFund
➤ Deadline: Friday 28th November
➤ Payments issued by end of January
October 30, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Applications are now open for Manchester’s £245,000 Grassroots Music Venue Fund... and we’re working to get the money into venues’ hands as quickly as possible.
➤ Applications (and more info) now open via bit.ly/ManchesterFund
➤ Deadline: Friday 28th November
➤ Payments issued by end of January
➤ Applications (and more info) now open via bit.ly/ManchesterFund
➤ Deadline: Friday 28th November
➤ Payments issued by end of January
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Been researching seaside Floral Halls, a type of concert hall inspired by the Floral Hall next to the Royal Opera House. Designed by EM Barry, it originally combined a concert venue & flower market. Happened to be in Covent Garden today and a lovely volunteer let me see inside
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Been researching seaside Floral Halls, a type of concert hall inspired by the Floral Hall next to the Royal Opera House. Designed by EM Barry, it originally combined a concert venue & flower market. Happened to be in Covent Garden today and a lovely volunteer let me see inside
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You don’t get the future of music if you keep shutting the door on its beginning. Support your local venue, scene, community, and keep in touch with all things MVT at www.MusicVenueTrust.com
Music Venue Trust
Music Venue Trust is a UK registered charity which acts to protect, secure and improve Grassroots Music Venues.
www.MusicVenueTrust.com
October 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
You don’t get the future of music if you keep shutting the door on its beginning. Support your local venue, scene, community, and keep in touch with all things MVT at www.MusicVenueTrust.com
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Every movement started in a small room somewhere. Sometimes underfunded and misunderstood. But that’s how roots grow. That’s how scenes start. That’s how heroes are formed. That's what keeps every single one of us at MVT, and all our members, motivated in protecting.
October 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Every movement started in a small room somewhere. Sometimes underfunded and misunderstood. But that’s how roots grow. That’s how scenes start. That’s how heroes are formed. That's what keeps every single one of us at MVT, and all our members, motivated in protecting.
Budapest Opera House today with the Frank Matcham Society
October 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Budapest Opera House today with the Frank Matcham Society
Don’t forget to book - free and open to all - via Ticketsource
October 11, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Don’t forget to book - free and open to all - via Ticketsource
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Tomorrow I'm speaking at a conference about Victorian and Edwardian Sussex which gives me the chance to talk about #piers and Kursaals - a form of entertainment pavilion inspired by Continental spa towns. Here are the Kursaals at Bognor, Bexhill & Worthing
www.sussexarchaeology.org/victorianedw...
www.sussexarchaeology.org/victorianedw...
October 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Tomorrow I'm speaking at a conference about Victorian and Edwardian Sussex which gives me the chance to talk about #piers and Kursaals - a form of entertainment pavilion inspired by Continental spa towns. Here are the Kursaals at Bognor, Bexhill & Worthing
www.sussexarchaeology.org/victorianedw...
www.sussexarchaeology.org/victorianedw...
Don’t miss this opportunity to find out about the European Route of Historic Theatres
October 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Don’t miss this opportunity to find out about the European Route of Historic Theatres
EUROPEAN ROUTE OF HISTORIC THEATRES - Sat 25 Oct 2025 2pm - FREE at V&A Lydia&ManfredGorvey LectureTheatreSW7 2RL
Mark Fox explains the Route’s genesis (120 theatres across 30 countries) current status and future plans.
Book in advance www.ticketsource.co.uk (search Frank Matcham Society)
Mark Fox explains the Route’s genesis (120 theatres across 30 countries) current status and future plans.
Book in advance www.ticketsource.co.uk (search Frank Matcham Society)
www.ticketsource.co.uk
October 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
EUROPEAN ROUTE OF HISTORIC THEATRES - Sat 25 Oct 2025 2pm - FREE at V&A Lydia&ManfredGorvey LectureTheatreSW7 2RL
Mark Fox explains the Route’s genesis (120 theatres across 30 countries) current status and future plans.
Book in advance www.ticketsource.co.uk (search Frank Matcham Society)
Mark Fox explains the Route’s genesis (120 theatres across 30 countries) current status and future plans.
Book in advance www.ticketsource.co.uk (search Frank Matcham Society)
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Two fantastic #BMHS events this October! 🎭
📚 Archive on Show @ Lambeth Archives – Thu 9 Oct, 2pm
🎤 Kirsty Roberts Talk @ The Water Rats – Tue 21 Oct, 7pm (celebrating Black performers in Morecambe’s history)
📖 Book here: britishmusichallsociety.com/events
📚 Archive on Show @ Lambeth Archives – Thu 9 Oct, 2pm
🎤 Kirsty Roberts Talk @ The Water Rats – Tue 21 Oct, 7pm (celebrating Black performers in Morecambe’s history)
📖 Book here: britishmusichallsociety.com/events
Events | British Music Hall Society
Our events are sociable affairs and open to everyone, come along and join us!
britishmusichallsociety.com
September 23, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Two fantastic #BMHS events this October! 🎭
📚 Archive on Show @ Lambeth Archives – Thu 9 Oct, 2pm
🎤 Kirsty Roberts Talk @ The Water Rats – Tue 21 Oct, 7pm (celebrating Black performers in Morecambe’s history)
📖 Book here: britishmusichallsociety.com/events
📚 Archive on Show @ Lambeth Archives – Thu 9 Oct, 2pm
🎤 Kirsty Roberts Talk @ The Water Rats – Tue 21 Oct, 7pm (celebrating Black performers in Morecambe’s history)
📖 Book here: britishmusichallsociety.com/events
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The wonderful Tyne Theatre and Opera House celebrates its birthday today, having first opened on this day in 1867 🎂
The auditorium structure remains the same as when it was first built and is one of the finest of its period.
📸 Ian Grundy
The auditorium structure remains the same as when it was first built and is one of the finest of its period.
📸 Ian Grundy
September 23, 2025 at 9:04 AM
The wonderful Tyne Theatre and Opera House celebrates its birthday today, having first opened on this day in 1867 🎂
The auditorium structure remains the same as when it was first built and is one of the finest of its period.
📸 Ian Grundy
The auditorium structure remains the same as when it was first built and is one of the finest of its period.
📸 Ian Grundy
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Anyone else notice the fabulous foyer of Soho Theatre Walthamstow, site of a recent @frankmatchamsoc.bsky.social guided tour, featured on the first episode of this year's Strictly Come Dancing where contestants met their professional dancing partners and sashayed down those glamorous stairs?
September 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Anyone else notice the fabulous foyer of Soho Theatre Walthamstow, site of a recent @frankmatchamsoc.bsky.social guided tour, featured on the first episode of this year's Strictly Come Dancing where contestants met their professional dancing partners and sashayed down those glamorous stairs?
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#SheffieldIsSuper #Sheffield A chance for a guided tour of the Abbeydale Picture House on 21 September - part of Heritage Open Days.
Chance to tour the interiors of some amazing & at risk UK theatre buildings thanks to the Theatres Trust 🎭 www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...
Explore performance spaces near you
This September theatres around the country are opening their doors to the public with a range of events celebrating their architecture and history with Heritage Open Days, Scotland’s Doors Open Days a...
www.theatrestrust.org.uk
September 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
#SheffieldIsSuper #Sheffield A chance for a guided tour of the Abbeydale Picture House on 21 September - part of Heritage Open Days.
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Chance to tour the interiors of some amazing & at risk UK theatre buildings thanks to the Theatres Trust 🎭 www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...
Explore performance spaces near you
This September theatres around the country are opening their doors to the public with a range of events celebrating their architecture and history with Heritage Open Days, Scotland’s Doors Open Days a...
www.theatrestrust.org.uk
September 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Chance to tour the interiors of some amazing & at risk UK theatre buildings thanks to the Theatres Trust 🎭 www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...
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Congratulations to HOME and Jon Matthews Architects for winning @news.architectsjournal.co.uk Retrofit & Reuse Award for Adaptive Reuse for the fantastic HOME Arches project
We were lucky enough to get a sneak preview of the space last year as part of our conference
#RetroFirst
We were lucky enough to get a sneak preview of the space last year as part of our conference
#RetroFirst
September 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Congratulations to HOME and Jon Matthews Architects for winning @news.architectsjournal.co.uk Retrofit & Reuse Award for Adaptive Reuse for the fantastic HOME Arches project
We were lucky enough to get a sneak preview of the space last year as part of our conference
#RetroFirst
We were lucky enough to get a sneak preview of the space last year as part of our conference
#RetroFirst
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Fantastic to see Citizens Theatre in Glasgow reopened 🎉
It is a major project in which Theatres Trust has been closely involved over the past decade, including an Advisory review, planning application support and two small but significant grants
www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...
It is a major project in which Theatres Trust has been closely involved over the past decade, including an Advisory review, planning application support and two small but significant grants
www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...
August 29, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Fantastic to see Citizens Theatre in Glasgow reopened 🎉
It is a major project in which Theatres Trust has been closely involved over the past decade, including an Advisory review, planning application support and two small but significant grants
www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...
It is a major project in which Theatres Trust has been closely involved over the past decade, including an Advisory review, planning application support and two small but significant grants
www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...