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Weary Tourist · 30-07-2014, 15:18

Aldershot - The mighty Palace Theatre now VOX Nightclub .

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Aldershot Civic Society - The watchdog for the protection of Aldershots community and history

Located in Station Road opposite the old Post Office. It was affectionally known as the "fleapit". Opened as the Picture Palace Theatre in 1912, it was designed by architect John Priestly Briggs from the office of Frank Matcham & Co. The original seating capacity was 708.

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Weary Tourist Full Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London Posts: 164 Liked: 1 times Rep Power: 750	Re: John Priestley Briggs 1868-1944 Aldershot - The mighty Palace Theatre now VOX Nightclub . Image here Aldershot Civic Society - The watchdog for the protection of Aldershots community and history Located in Station Road opposite the old Post Office. It was affectionally known as the "fleapit". Opened as the Picture Palace Theatre in 1912, it was designed by architect John Priestly Briggs from the office of Frank Matcham & Co. The original seating capacity was 708. __________________ Interested in local and family history for Accrington and surrounding towns