Derby Hippodrome Vs Hill Street Blues

http://www.derbygripe.co.uk/hippo.htm

PLEASE SPEND A FEW MOMENTS TO READ THE DESCRIPTION BELOW.Thankyou.
*Please note: I did not take these pics*

These are the FACTS. Up untill recently this grade II listed Marshall & Tweedy designed Derby Hippodrome was occupied by the 'Walkers' bingo chain. Walkers did little to alter the layout/style of the building except for removing the seats in the stalls to make way for bingo tables. Apart from being slightly dusty up in the dress circle,upper circle and backstage, everything was pretty much as it was when it first opened it's doors in 1914. Yes folks, this building was unmolested,original and patiently waiting for it to be used once more for theatre go-ers of the east midlands. Despite theatre groups being busy putting bids together it was sold to a property developer for £375,000.

On 8/3/08 a fire broke out in the orchestra pit. Derby police have since confirmed that it was arson. The fire was confined to the stage and the decorative domed ceiling directly above. Major damage was averted by the 94 year old fire curtain. Even today it now hangs in place trying to guard what's left of the theatre.

ON 28/3/08 a demolition company was brought in to make the roof 'safe'. What you see in the video is the end result. Not even a Hollywood script writer could beat this story. All this destruction has happened in the space of a couple of months. YouTubers can draw their own conclusions!! At first glance the damage looks serious, but the building is built to last and is still structurally sound with the roof 'repairs' making things look much worse than they really are.

On 17/4/08 thru the High Court in London: English Heritage, Theatres' Trust and Derby City Council will try to safeguard our theatre's existence for future generations to enjoy. These organisations welcome your comments and support. So if like the people of Derbyshire YOU too are outraged at the demise of the Derby Hippodrome (or have a spare million or three to donate) then please email them and express your concerns.

NEWS UPDATE: 25/4/08 Derby Council wins our legal battle for an injunction to stop the developer demolishing the Hippo.The developer must now pay the council 20k in legal fees. The fight still continues!

NEWS UPDATE: 12/5/08 Officials were called to the Hippodrome after trespassers entered the building and fractured the water main (??) causing some flood damage. YouTubers can once again draw their own conclusions!!

To see what our gorgeous theatre looked like up untill a few months ago just go to the other YouTube 'Derby Hippodrome' clips and see for yourself. Or visit the fantastic website listed below.

http://www.derbyhippodrome.co.uk

Thanks for reading.
(The Derby Hippodrome Trust).

*News update* 16/1/09http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk /news/Hippodrome-owner-s-repair-order-re prieve/article-620264-detail/article.htm l

As thought, the newly elected (minority administration) Liberal Democrats have turned their backs on the Hippodrome and the people of Derbyshire. In just a short time in office, Council Leader Hilary Jones and her half-wit cronies have done more damage to Derby people, it's infrastructure and heritage than Adolf Hitler and his Luftwaffe ever did. To see these idiots in action then please clink on the link below. Truly shocking!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4FtPW...

NEWS UPATE: From the Derby Evening Telegrah 30/3/09
THE first court hearing of a case against two people accused of damaging the former Hippodrome theatre in Derby had to be adjourned because one of the defendants did not appear.
Derby City Council is taking legal action against Christopher Anthony, owner of the Grade II-listed building, and contractor Wayne Watson after parts of the 1914 landmark were demolished during repair work carried out in March last year. The council successfully sought an injunction to stop any more work.
Anthony's solicitors yesterday wrote to Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court to say he would not be attending because they had not had time to go through the papers.
However, Watson, 38, of College Street, Nottingham, was at court but did not enter a plea. The charge against both men is that on March 28, 2008, they "did execute, or cause to be executed, without authorisation, works for the demolition or alteration of a listed building, namely the Hippodrome, in Green Lane, Derby, in a manner that affected its character as a building of special architectural or historical interest, namely by demolishing part of the roof of the building.''
Anthony has submitted plans to create a car park behind the building's Green Lane and Macklin Street facades

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[lillabethsmum]

@jocksmen It was on the corner of Green Lane and Macklin st, used to be Walkers Bingo

[jocksmen]

@lillabethsmum Im from Derby now in USA

wHERE WAS THE hippo.?

thanks......

uk/usaboy.

[lillabethsmum]

The sad fact is The council don't give a stuff about the city centre now they have Westworld- oops I mean Westfield