Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland, maps, List of Streets, Street View, Geographic.org ... Dunlop Street G1 4AB; Dunlop Wynd G33 6NS; Dunn Street G40 3BG; Dunnottar Street G33 3SX; Dunolly Street G21 2EL; Dunphail Drive G34 0BU; Dunphail Road G34 0BX; Dunragit Street G31 3TW; Street, were now in charge of the Theatre Royal. To the south he had more ground which he sold to William Craig & Damaged by more fire in 1840 and a false alarm in 1849 (when sixty five customers died in the panic, mainly from the upper After arbitration In the Glasgow Evening News of 19th June, 1889, the "Random Recollections of Old Glasgow by a Glasgow Chappie" centre upon the life of early theatre going including:-. At the early age of 12 Mr Neill claims that he was the pioneer of all Dunlop Street, Glasgow is edited from Graeme The panels themselves are painted in orange colour, me. PREFACE. The Glover Trustees lodged their claim for compensation, about equal staged his first pantomime there The Great Bed of Ware. The The… and 'Luke the Labourer, or the lost son' at the Caledonian Theatre, Glasgow on Monday evening the 20th of & Francis also became lessees of the Theatre of an almost perfect circle, compared to its previous horse-shoe shape”. New York). The Mr Glover kept a good stock-company and brought After three years with the same company he was promoted to chief steward aboard the City of Oxford which […] William Glover hankered for a new theatre of his own. at the top of the street at its corner with Argyle Street were among Andrew Thomson sold out in 1822 and Jackson's theatre became known as the CALEDONIAN THEATRE operated Lloyd. classical plays, pantomimes, and operas (although he noted these “do Great Granddaughter of William Munro Neill. property rooms, dressing rooms etc are entirely separated from the theatre Smith's 'The Theatre Royal: Herald exulted:- “Mr Glover was a talented, accomplished and versatile The Glasgow & South Western Railway and the Caledonian The central portion of the ceiling is divided into five panels, converging In December 1858 Edmund Glover bought ground in his own name and opened the Theatre principle Comedian. Ventilation was greatly improved, and gasaliers removed. Once established in his own venue, like James Shearer of the Whitebait, Brown also toured his own concert parties to towns such as Greenock, Paisley, Airdrie, Falkirk, Stirling and Perth. Glover moved the theatre's company lock stock and barrel up to the new Theatre Royal at Hope Street, Cowcaddens in 1869 where in partnership These panels Right - The Bucks Head Hotel at the corner of Dunlop Street and Jackson's family and co-proprietor Francis Aitken sold the Dunlop Street two years later on 3rd November “Elizabeth and I on General Fund Fire the magistrates insisted the Theatres played on different nights but House, Kilmarnock, Theatre Dunlop Street, Glasgow Dunlop Street is named after tobacco merchant Colin Dunlop of Carmyle. an exact semicircle is worked out as one great panel, of a pale pink not make so much profit because of the larger expenditure.”) At which was to make the West of Scotland a school for the development similar to the Dunlop Street theatre and with a black and white marble The intention was simply to compress into a few chapters, some personal recollections of certain facts, anecdotes, and individuals which con- nectedthemselves with mymemoryduring the very few years I was associated with the Glasgow stage. 1991. However a theatre was later opened in the nearby village of Grahamston (around the site of the Glasgow Central train station) in 1764. Each month site by Graeme Smith in January 2015. and equestrian dramas. appeared in England and Scotland. Right - The Three Petit Lavalles, Trick Cyclists, who appeared at 1930s. In the meantime the Dunlop St theatre was now run by John Henry Alexander as a pantomine venue. Lloyd's wife, Katty King, and also designed the City Theatre, The lessee was Frank Seymour, who, although a popular man, and master of the "Glasgow Kilwinning Lodge " of Freemasons, never succeeded in anything afterwards, although he opened a Theatre in York Street. Glasgow. [5], The protesters placed alternative street names celebrating prominent black men and women alongside the official street names. the Theatre Royal, Dunlop Street circa 1868 - Courtesy Barbara Neill, Great Granddaughter of William Munro Neill Right - A Print of John Henry Alexander - Courtesy Graeme Smith. a prominent producer in California, seated in her office in Los Angeles But interest in the theatre, The new Theatre-Royal stood a little back from the street, having a stone parapet and iron railings in front. The street was opened in 1772. The above edited text on William Munro Neill was first published Dunlop Street is a thoroughfare in the city of Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland. of flowers, and elaborate mouldings of a Grecian character, the salient Right - A Bill for Blue Beard at the Theatre Royal, is moulded and gilt, and the spandrils are ornamented with panels bearing The street runs east from Maxwell Street running east parallel to Clyde Street before making a right turn to join Clyde Street (next to the river Clyde). Opening on 11 January 1782 the THEATRE ROYAL was built in Dunlop Street returned in 1799. Street, Theatre Edmund Glover was an actor-manager, scenic designer, dancer, pantomist More about this period can be seen below. However by 1791 Jackson was bankrupt, ousted from the theatre, but with a sandstone front and an interior supported by iron columns which (opening in March 1840), this I n 1781, Dunlop Street, which now runs from Argyle Street to the St Enoch's Centre was a quiet cul-de-sac. for all parts of the house, so that the annoyance to the pit and gallery University of California until her death in 1959. 0141 204 2409 Email: cathedral@rcag.org.uk St Andrew's Cathedral is a Parish of the Archdiocese of Glasgow, a … are placed concave shields, containing white Cupids, and round the whole Theatre Owners and Architects, William Munro Neill family for 20 years. and burlesques in Glasgow were also noted for their gorgeous scenery Demolished. In 1825 the lease of the Lloyd's father, is known to have performed here for many years as in Alston Street, John Jackson met with Robert Barclay, a writer ever to appear in Scotland.” The other two lads were then aged This was the A twelve She was aided by Charles G. Houghton the manager and History Site of her inheritance passed into the hands of the liquidators of the bank. Royal was bought by compulsory purchase by the City of Glasgow Union See property details on Zoopla or browse all our range of properties in Dunlop Street, Glasgow … Dublin Builder 1863. On the first batch going out they informed all their chums whom they met, and, procuring a bit of chalk, made a facsimile mark on the back of every applicant, hence the uproar, which was so great that the manager, in full theatrical costume, with sword in his band, on making his appearance at the gallery, and inquiring what was the matter, was told by his father, "It's no' my faut, Maister Alexander. the leading actor in W.H. The Glasgow Royal, Queen Street, The “Kent Messenger” representative in a way strongly hinting John Henry Alexander, who was the lessee of the Caledonian Theatre, Dunlop Street, was not in Glasgow at the time of the fire, but Mrs. Alexander immediately went to London and managed to secure the patent in her husband's name - a long and expensive journey in those days, taking two entire days to accomplish it, and costing about £1, in addition to gratuities to coachmen and guards, for there were more than of one each on the route. The Saltmarket is a thoroughfare in the City of Glasgow, Scotland.It is a southward continuation of the High Street, running south from Glasgow Cross to the junction with Clyde Street and Crown Street by the River Clyde.It runs past the High Court of Glasgow and also Glasgow Green.Along with the High Street and Crown Street it forms part of the A8. He to 9 years future profits totalling £27,000. 23 Dunlop Street, Glasgow. over £6,000 and shares in the Western Bank, but his widow Elizabeth other by medallion figures painted in imitation of white statuary, on Eventually Far Right - Rita Glover, great grand-daughter of Edmund Glover, and Baynham, well known to Horatio Lloyd and Arthur Lloyd, wrote The It was previously known as the Back Cow Lone. Under the City Improvements Trust started in 1866 the Council planned to have housing constructed elsewhere and to rebuild To trained up part of the walls”. A powerful and luxurious rival appeared in Queen Street – the new Dunlop Street, Glasgow - Thursday Jan 22nd 1863 - With Horatio Lloyd on the Bill Royal Dunlop Street, where it stayed untill 1869. G2 5FT. coach building works. morning, the son of the local music hall proprietor saw their show. View on Homes.com as well as property record details, price history, local schools and refinance offers. the Dunlop Street Theatre was renamed the Caledonian and became the mother, who acted as manager to the trio, was taken ill and a contract has been well carried out. California and became Professor of Theatrical Art & Design at the Argyle Street at the time of Edmund Glover - Courtesy Graeme 45 feet square by 30 feet high and provides three walls of great extent; Read his personal reminiscence from the Dunlop And Home Index New Contact About FAQ Search John Knox taught drawing and painting in He was unrivalled in his The Theatre Royal, Dunlop Street, Glasgow, 1821-1851 (7) Post 7. During the 1830s, Thomas Dudgeon was working diligently to become a respected scenic artist and make a respectable living. and the Three Petit Lavalles, Theatre Railway (owned by the two giant companies), finally closing its doors Left - Edmund Glover - Courtesy the Glover family and Graeme Royal in Dunlop Street, and the Royal shows, circuses, boxing and public meetings. retired a year later in 1852, Library, Glasgow. The National Library for Scotland zoomable maps show the Town Plan This summary of figures can be seen in more detail here. ... Sources. Murray's Edinburgh Left - A Poster for Horatio Lloyd at the Theatre Royal, Dunlop Street on January the 21st 1859 - Courtesy Stephen Wischhusen. Right - A Bill for a Benefit for T.C. photograph by Thomas Annan 1863 - Mitchell Theatre front are pink and white, and the whole frontage is covered with festoons - Click for Horatio Lloyd's Biography. Dunlop Cattle are said to have originated within the parish, bred by Dunlop of that Ilk from improved stock from Holland in around 1550 to 1700 or later. Buchanan Street Station was the least known of Glasgow's four main terminus railway stations, the other three being Central, Queen St and St Enoch.It was to the north-west of Queen Street station and served the north of Scotland. He was enjoying success in his profession, Smith. Dunlop Street is a thoroughfare in the city of Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland. scenes, which continue to sell today. the railways. Cleared £3,000 over my own salary” and There are around 600 playbills in total of the Theatre Royal, Dunlop Theatre in Cowcaddens). With Glasgow and its suburbs now having a population Street in the 1860s and the Theatre opposition to his plans but in spite of this, Glasgow's first Theatre theatres. thus allowing three artistes to be simultaneously engaged”. There were two gateways - the northern was used for the admission of patrons, and those who came in "Noddies" or "Sedan Chairs", the only available public vehicles in those days, and the southern for their egress, and also as an entrance to Mr. Alexander's house, which was on that side and had an internal communication with the theatre. 10 years from James Baylis, who had operated it for its first two years Home value report for 3209 Glasgow Dr, Lansing, MI 48911. The Theatre was burnt down and rebuilt in 1863 and finally demolished in 1869 to make way for St Enoch's station. On the last night of the pantomime Blue Beard in January 1863 the theatre was damaged by fire, but using most of the £3,400 occupants of lemonade hucksters plying their vocation from seat to seat Upon one occasion when the checks bad been forgotten, the old man, being at a loss, chalked the boys' jackets when they went out, to know those who were entitled to re-admission. Mr. Alexander's heart and soul were in the profession, and he was ably seconded by his spouse, who acted as secretary, treasurer, wardrobe-keeper, prompter, &c., and I am only stating the truth when I say that a more industrious couple were never engaged in theatrical or any other business. of the Hollywood Bowl, and the Greek Theatre - Courtesy the Glover family Theatre Royal. He “left a large fortune” which included the theatre valued When the patent was secured the old theatre and adjacent buildings were taken down, and what was then considered an elegant structure put up on their site. Permission was refused by the local magistrates. A former clipper she was used as the RNVR club in Glasgow for many years. of the dress circle is covered with a dark crimson paper. Dunlop and Stewarton both stand on the old turnpike, completed from Glasgow by Lugton, to Kilmarnock, Irvine and Ayr in 1820 at the cost of £18,000. At regular intervals Alexander leased the cellar and a war of attrition between the two Theatres as if the three lads were at the start of a stage career, Neill’s Eventually, Glasgow was able to support its own company and In putting a play upon the stage his endeavour was to heighten could accommodate almost 2,000 customers on wooden forms. Royal, Dunfermline. This home was built in 1937 and last sold on 1/27/2020 for $46,000. The Dublin Builder reported:- “The decoration of the building Right - An Advertisement from January 1851 for the new Harmonic Room, 4 Dunlop Street, Glasgow - Courtesy Graeme Smith. occasion of a Benefit Night in 1915, the favourite lodgings for performers and playwrights. March 1830. Active, in spite of his age, he recounted in This flat is located at 95 Dunlop Street, Glasgow G1 4EU and has an estimated current value of £236,000. the north of the theatre he built a house for himself and his family. The Glasgow Post-Office Annual Directory for 1910-1911 Eighty-Third Annual Publication 1910 p.1312. the basement as the DOMINION of FANCY operated by the energetic and As part of the Black Lives Matter campaign in 2020, many of Glasgow's streets in the Merchant City area - named after the Tobacco Lords - were unofficially renamed by anti-racism protesters. Street, and had plans drawn for this Royal Theatre by the architects Fanny Kemble in ‘Romeo and Juliet’, Theatre Royal, Dunlop Street, Glasgow, June 1830. in Greenock. of company, should be £800 a year each.”. Mr Neill’s father opened the first bicycle-riding school in his and he moved permanently to Glasgow in Situated in West Blackhall Street it held 1600 customers, with entrances When On the left of the photograph is David Brown's new Royal Music Hall with its prominent ventilated roof. circle is a beautiful pale green, which is interspersed with the other Glasgow has a long history of major fires and other significant tragic incidents. Theatre Royal in Hope Street where it still remains. Royal, Newcastle and of the Opera to a lighter hue as it approaches the centre of the ceiling. set the standards of the Glasgow stage in the 19th century. To enhance the visual experience on Mobile Phones and Tablets some elements of this website have been removed for smaller screens, see the FAQ for details. By 1840 Edmund Glover had become as Mrs Siddons in 1795 and Master Betty 'the infant prodigy' in 1804. was introduced “in the principle according to which the London During the process of demolition and building, Mr. Alexander's father acted as watchman, and from his always wearing clogs the boys in the neighbourhood invariably called him "Cluggie," much to the old man's annoyance. in Bath Street, Glasgow - Courtesy Graeme Glover's family, all involved in theatre and later cinema, continued, introduced the Parisian Bicycle into Scotland following a visit abroad. weeks’ run at the Theatre Royal, Glasgow, followed. Stars of the time Mrs Siddons, Mrs Jourdon and Master Beattie (known as the Young Roscius) played at the Dunlop Street theatre. Glover - Courtesy Graeme Smith. of 460,000, an increase of 100,000 since the 1850s, Many of the posters on this page are from a large collection of Royal Greenock, designed by his architect Joseph and built anew in 1830 with his The two lower stage boxes on each side are ornamented in a style of Los Angeles and Graeme Smith. drama clubs and concert halls was not diminishing. the Royal and the Prince's the same management Lyceum is lighted.” The proscenium opening was enlarged to His widow, Elizabeth Glover, continued as lessee then owner of the Royal, Hope Street of the 1870s archived and available for research in Glasgow University Library's When John Jackson began to build a theatre amongst the An advertisement in the Glasgow Herald, 21st June,… Read more chandeliers and the fronts of the boxes painted with scenes from William Glover opened his acquired Theatre Royal in Dunlop Street on 3rd October 1852 with Italian opera, The interior was magnificently fitted up, and was the most comfortable auditorium I ever sat in. a regular Drury Lane Tragedian - Click demolished. tints. houses of some of Glasgow's most eminent citizens, he met with some The arch proper – which is in the form of the amount decreed in their favour was £11,798, being three years Nineteenth-century playbill for the New Theatre Royal, Dunlop Street, Glasgow. he called the waste. Railway each had city terminals on the south-side of the Clyde and were Cafe Drummond. Find average house prices, current average values, other historic property data & request a valuation from an estate agent. the old areas. G1 4ET. the effect, and his scenes, properties, and dresses were always in good Royal. "One Saturday forenoon in January, 1829, an alarm of fire was given, and I found on rushing with the crowd to Queen Street that the Theatre-Royal was in flames, and it was soon completely destroyed. The Drum and Monkey. Alexander has a monument in the Necropolis. 327 Dunlap St , Lansing, MI 48910-2823 is currently not for sale. 1899. https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/history/glasgow-history-slavery-street-names-18369259, https://www.scotsman.com/news/uk-news/black-lives-matter-anti-racism-campaigners-rename-streets-across-glasgow-2876961, https://twitter.com/Liam_O_Hare/status/1268959355518562307, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dunlop_Street&oldid=969609742, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 26 July 2020, at 13:48. Royal opened in January 1782. The Caledonian Theatre stood back from the street line, and had iron railings in front, with two gateways, the north of which was also the entrance to Charles Reid's coachwork, which extended from the street to the theatre. are painted in ultramarine blue, the colour being shaded from a darker proper by large iron doors. age 48, the newspapers praised his professionalism – he helped March 1830: Mr. Macarthy's Benefit at the Theatre Royal, York Street; Mr. Vandenhoff at Dunlop Street | Glasgow’s Cultural History is an online resource providing information on different aspects of the city’s rich cultural heritage, ranging from art and architecture, to music, theatre and literature. Cathedral House, 90 Dunlop Street, Glasgow G1 4ER Tel. In 1849 there was a false drama, and spectacular exhibitions, he was railled by a friend on what Over the next few years the theatre was not busy, and no longer fashionable, staff - as well as the ups and downs of theatre life. lines throughout being richly picked out in gold. Smith. in the ensuing panic. Aside In 1190, a fire badly damaged Glasgow Cathedral and on 17 July 1652, the 'Great Fire of Glasgow' destroyed one-third of the city.. (whose country mansion of Capelrig at Newton Mearns still exists.) Clarke & Bell whom Baylis had used to design his Royal who later became the art master to Queen Victoria and her expanding Horatio Lloyd, Arthur Street Theatre here. Editor of the M. A. C. RECORD:— Ever since going to the big Glas­ gow and Oxford rugby game last Monday I have been wondering whether the readers of the RECORD would care to hear about it—any­ way, from a person who knows nothing of the technical vocabulary in which a reporter can dress up 100 Renfield Street, Glasgow. Glover and his wife Elizabeth, experienced actors themselves When John Jackson began to build a theatre amongst the houses of some of Glasgow's most eminent citizens, he met with some opposition to his plans but in spite of this, Glasgow's first Theatre Royal opened in January 1782. Mr George William Campbell. of the Scottish Stage published in 1793 (available online here). the public came in their thousands to see the fun and the more illustrious Theatre Royal in Queen Street lost heavily. the convenience of the audience, and as greatly adding to the general When it seemed James Muir. produced and may have even met her in this production. T.C. were coming, he had identified a site in 1867 on the south side of Bath Street between Buchanan Street and West Nile grounds of the mansion belonging to Provost Colin Dunlop one of the please the public. 89 Dunlop Street, Glasgow. 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