history
It once hosted Eric and Ernie and a boxing kangaroo
It showcased the biggest stars of the day, including Stan Laurel, Harry Houdini, Morecambe and Wise and Shirley Bassey, before becoming a bingo hall, a church and a squat. It was almost turned into flats. What next for Manchester’s forgotten music hall?
TL;DR
- Hosted famous stars like Stan Laurel, Harry Houdini, Morecambe and Wise, and Shirley Bassey.
- Served multiple purposes after its music hall days: bingo hall, church, and squat.
- Was almost converted into flats.
- The future of Manchester's forgotten music hall is currently unknown.