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Among
these structures is a handsome and well-appointed theatre, built of
burnt brick with stone facings, excellently situated for the
accommodation of theatre goers. This building, the Theatre Royal, was
designed to introduce all the latest improvements in theatrical
construction, and its acoustic properties are particularly fine. The
commodious stage has a face of 54 feet and a depth of 38 feet, and is
so arranged that the whole stage is
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in
full view of the audience in the box stalls, dress circle, family
circle, and gallery. The theatre is lighted by electricity, and its
fire exits are so complete and well placed that in case of need the
whole audience could leave in a very few minutes.
The
Town Hall is another building that deserves special mention. It was
erected by resolution of the borough council on the Market Square after
the destruction by fire of the old town hall. This building is designed
in the Roman-Corinthian style and its appearance is notably pleasing.
Its site is in the
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