Victoria Hall, Settle
| Victoria Hall, Settle | |
|---|---|
 Victoria Hall, Settle | |
| General information | |
| Type | Concert Hall |
| Address | Kirkgate, Settle, North Yorkshire |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Current tenants | Settle Victoria Hall |
| Completed | c.1852 |
| Renovated | 2000 |
| Owner | Craven District Council |
| Website | |
| Settle Victoria Hall | |
Victoria Hall, Settle is a Grade II listed[1] concert hall in Kirkgate, Settle, North Yorkshire, England. It is England's oldest surviving music hall.[2]
Built in about 1852,[1] and designed by Sharpe and Paley, the hall opened as Settle Music Hall on 11 October 1853.[3] It was restored in 2000.[1][4]
The building is owned by Craven District Council. The hall is run by a charity, Settle Victoria Hall, which was established in 1991 and presents a wide programme of drama, comedy and music[5][6] as well as community events, workshops and indoor markets.[7]
References
- 1 2 3 "The Victoria Hall, Settle". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
- ↑ "Settle". Travel About Britain. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
- ↑ "A History of Settle's Victoria Hall". North Craven Heritage Trust. 2009. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
- ↑ "Cash boost for hall restoration". The Argus. 24 June 2000. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
- ↑ Verrico, Lisa (8 October 2013). "John Newman at Victoria Hall, Settle". The Times. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
- ↑ O'Dell, Daniel (4 October 2013). "Gig review John Newman at Victoria Hall, Settle". Yorkshire Evening Post.
- ↑ "Welcome to Settle Victoria Hall". Settle Victoria Hall. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
External links
Coordinates: 54°04′08″N 2°16′45″W / 54.06879°N 2.27905°W
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