history

History

On 14 July 1927 the Winter Gardens and Pavilion were officially opened by Ernest Palmer, deputy chairman of the Great Western Railway. This ceremony was proceeded by one at which T.E. Macfarlane, Chairman of the Council, opened the gate in Post Office Road with a golden key.

In 1989 the Winter Gardens closed for multi-million pound development, complete refurshibment and extension into the new Town Square Gardens transforming the building into the one it is today. Whilst still retaining the classic 1920's grandeur,the centre now boasts an extensive modern Conference and Entertainment facility.


building the winter gardens
Building The Winter Gardens in 1927

the winter gardens opens in 1927
The Winter Gardens opens in 1927

the winter gardens, 1950
The Winter Gardens in 1950. This photograph shows the building before the columns were filled in to provide space for a cafe

the winter gardens, illuminated, 1950
Lights were installed on the Dome in 1950 as part of a new sea-front illumination..
the four star ballroom-dancing competition, 1953
The Four Star Ballroom-Dancing competition, 1953.
trevor brookes and his broadcasting orchestra, 1953
Trevor Brookes and his Broadcasting Orchestra, 1953.

 

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