Lirael Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hello, I'm a student at Sheffield Hallam University, and am currently working on a project for Abbeydale Picture House, which is undergoing restoration. I'm making a history booklet of the building which they can sell to raise money to pay for the roof repairs. Does anyone have any memories of visiting the Abbeydale at any point during it's history, especially memories of the ballroom and the days when it was a cinema that they wouldn't mind us using in the booklet? Please post your memories here, or contact me directly at abbeydalepicturehouse@hotmail.co.uk All memories big or small are welcome and greatly appreciated. Thankyou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helbco Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Hi Lirael See my email re ballet performances early 60s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallBuilder Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 http://www.rockreunited.co.uk/ Hi, have a look at this site especially the bit about the Kay Gee Bee which was the name of the ballroom after it was a court school of dancing. I used to work there and so know a bit about the place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushbaby Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I seem to recall my late brother-in-law telling me that he saw Bob Dylan at the Abbeydale on his "Dylan Goes Electric" tour, but I've never been able to confirm it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleetwood Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I seem to recall seeing Johnny Dankworth and his big band with Cleo Laine at the Abbeydale, it was a Sunday concert and there might have been another group on the same bill at the time. We all know, we're talking a long long time ago, is it still standing or what's in it's place now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lirael Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 Thank you all for your responses so far they have been very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony decker Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I used know the bloke who played the piano for the silent films there in the 20s and 30s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmetoo Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 and I remember dancing lessons there in the 70s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmetoo Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 and watching Winnie the Pooh on a blustery day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelamary Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I remember going to see West Side Story with my first boyfriend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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