Building Name

New Coliseum Abbey Road, Barrow

Date
1913
Street
Abbey Road
District/Town
Barrow
County/Country
Cumbria, England
Client
Capt. Calvert Routledge (Pic. Pioneers).
Work
New build
Status
Demolished 1978

The original theatre, with seating for 1070, opened in 1907 on the site of wooden circus. It was converted to cinema use in 1914, (opened 14 September 1914). It was transferred to Essoldo (through Gateshead  Empire. Palace. Co.) 21st March 1948. Variety was revived in 1950 but it closed on 18 January 1964 after the Christmas pantomime. Disused; demolished 1978.