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legoff
18-03-2012, 09:40 AM
Been away from Urban exploring for a while trying to develope my sports and concert photography, but having seen photos of this lovely building in mid redevlopment, just couldnt resist the chance of some very colourful (mainly red) images, hope you all like them and thanks for looking at my photos. Permission was given by a lovely dude who is the caretaker


The Hulme Hippodrome, originally known as the Grand Junction Theatre and Floral Hall, opened in Hulme, Manchester, on 7 October 1901. It and the nearby Playhouse Theatre, built at the same time, were part of the theatrical empire of W. H. Broadhead. The two venues were connected by an arcade, at the centre of which was Broadhead's company headquarters.

Initially the theatre staged mainly dramatic productions, while the original Hippodrome presented variety performances, but in 1905 the names and functions of the theatres were interchanged: the Hippodrome became the Grand Junction, and the variety performances were transferred to the new Hippodrome.

The Hippodrome was last used as a theatre in the 1960s; from the mid-1970s until its closure in 1986 it was used as a bingo hall. Since then most of the building has remained empty, and it has been placed on Manchester City Council's Buildings at Risk Register.

The building was bought by Gilbert Deya Ministries in 1999, and they hold services in part of the ground floor, led by pastor John Ezedom.

The Hulme Hippodrome Restoration Project started in 2011 and aims to bring the theatre back into use, as a community hub. This is being led by The Youth Village.


These first images are from inside the Playhouse Theatre
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http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac277/legoff/Hulme%20Hippodrome%20n%20Playhouse%20Theatre/P1400408.jpg

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac277/legoff/Hulme%20Hippodrome%20n%20Playhouse%20Theatre/P1400458.jpg

try saying this quick
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http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac277/legoff/Hulme%20Hippodrome%20n%20Playhouse%20Theatre/P1400393.jpg

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac277/legoff/Hulme%20Hippodrome%20n%20Playhouse%20Theatre/P1400396.jpg

A few of these images have been taken using a fisheye lens to capture a wider angle
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac277/legoff/Hulme%20Hippodrome%20n%20Playhouse%20Theatre/P1400436.jpg

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac277/legoff/Hulme%20Hippodrome%20n%20Playhouse%20Theatre/P1400499.jpg

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http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac277/legoff/Hulme%20Hippodrome%20n%20Playhouse%20Theatre/P1400446.jpg

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac277/legoff/Hulme%20Hippodrome%20n%20Playhouse%20Theatre/P1400403.jpg

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac277/legoff/Hulme%20Hippodrome%20n%20Playhouse%20Theatre/P1400452.jpg

Indecisions, Indecisions
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac277/legoff/Hulme%20Hippodrome%20n%20Playhouse%20Theatre/P1400454.jpg

The next photos are from inside the Hippodrome
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac277/legoff/Hulme%20Hippodrome%20n%20Playhouse%20Theatre/P1400468.jpg

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac277/legoff/Hulme%20Hippodrome%20n%20Playhouse%20Theatre/P1400493.jpg

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac277/legoff/Hulme%20Hippodrome%20n%20Playhouse%20Theatre/P1400492.jpg

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac277/legoff/Hulme%20Hippodrome%20n%20Playhouse%20Theatre/P1400489.jpg

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac277/legoff/Hulme%20Hippodrome%20n%20Playhouse%20Theatre/P1400494.jpg

Had to squeeze my lens though the gap in a chained door to get this
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac277/legoff/Hulme%20Hippodrome%20n%20Playhouse%20Theatre/P1400496.jpg

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac277/legoff/Hulme%20Hippodrome%20n%20Playhouse%20Theatre/P1400497.jpg

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http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac277/legoff/Hulme%20Hippodrome%20n%20Playhouse%20Theatre/P1400482.jpg

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http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac277/legoff/Hulme%20Hippodrome%20n%20Playhouse%20Theatre/P1400531.jpg

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac277/legoff/Hulme%20Hippodrome%20n%20Playhouse%20Theatre/P1400549.jpg

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac277/legoff/Hulme%20Hippodrome%20n%20Playhouse%20Theatre/Untitled_Panorama1.jpg

Thank very much for viewing my report

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birdinanaviary
18-03-2012, 11:41 AM
amazing, what a beautiful building, lucky getting permission too!

NORT 11
18-03-2012, 06:23 PM
This building is truly epic...

Satsukisan
18-03-2012, 07:10 PM
My friends filmed a Music Video in here a few weeks ago, great place.

fenrir
18-03-2012, 11:01 PM
What a lovely place!

ERNIE99_UK
21-03-2012, 04:38 PM
The playhouse wouldve looked stunning in its day i bet, under all that red paint itll have had gold gilding. Both theatres are crying out for restoration:)

Jascha_EOS
17-05-2012, 01:45 PM
Great place!