Grand Hotel, New Spa Theatre, and Pier, Bridlington

A well‑known firm of architects and engineers at Manchester have lodged with the building committee of the Bridlington Urban Council plans of an extensive scheme for the development of the Beaconsfield estate, including a theatre for 2,000 persons, a hotel accommodating 200 guests, with an arcade beneath, and also a promenade pier and pavilion on the sea front. [Building News 29 September 1899 Page 424]

PROPOSED THEATRE AND PIER, BRIDLINGTON - At the last monthly meeting of the Bridlington Urban Council the Building and Lighting Committee reported that they had received plans from Messrs. Mangnall and Littlewood, of Manchester, for a pavilion and promenade pier, proposed to be erected on the North Cliff for a Grand Hotel, Theatre, Pier, and Arcade Company, Limited, and also of a grand hotel, theatre, arcade, and shops proposed to be erected on the Beaconsfield estate. The committee saw no objection to the plans of the pier, but, before approving the scheme, plans of the full dimensions of the pier would have to be submitted. The minutes were adopted. [Builder 7 October 1899 page 329]

The Bridlington Licensing Bench on Saturday granted a license for a hotel to be called the Grand, and to be erected on the Beaconsfield Estate, overlooking the sea. The proposals include the erection of a theatre to accommodate 2,000 persons, and an arcade of shops, the total estimated cost being £100,000. The architects are Messrs Mangnall and Littlewoods, of Manchester. [Building News 6 October 1899 Page 461]

PROPOSED GRAND HOTEL, BRIDLINGTON - It is proposed to erect a grand hotel on the Beaconsfield estate. The architects are Messrs. Mangnall & Littlewood, of Manchester. It is estimated the hotel will cost (in conjunction with the theatre, arcade, and shops) about £100,000. [Builder 7 October 1899 page 329]

THE PROPOSED NEW HOTEL AND PIER AT BRIDLINGTON - The Beverley Quarter Sessions yesterday confirmed the licence granted at Bridlington adjourned brewster sessions to Mr John Littlewood (of Messrs Mangnall and Littlewood, architects, Manchester) for the new Grand Hotel on the Beaconsfield estate. This is part of a large scheme by the same firm, which includes a theatre and arcade, as well as a pier on the sea front. [Manchester Guardian 17 October 1899 page 5]

Reference        Building News 29 September 1899 Page 424
Reference        Building News 6 October 1899 Page 461
Reference        Builder 7 October 1899 page 329
Reference        Manchester Guardian 17 October 1899 page 5