The 1920s
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This is what we know so far of the history of Victoria Pier during the 1920s. If you have any old Show Programmes, Photographs, Film, Newspapers etc. featuring the Pier you could to donate to our archive collection, please get in touch or send them to the Pier - address here |
| Fri 30th December 1921 |
in the Bijou Theatre: PANTOMIME DANCE Dancing 7.30 to 12 Spend the night with our first-class Pantomime Company. All artistes will attend |
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| Fri 30th to Sat 31st December 1921 |
Enormous Success Last two nights at 7.45pm, Matinee Saturday 2.30pm in the Pavilion: R. NIGHTINGALE presents his Forth Annual Magnificent Christmas Pantomime: ALADDIN |
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| Mon 2nd January 1922 |
The New Year's Day EISTEDDFOD
in the Pavilion. The penillion singer is TELYNOR MAWDDWY, and the conductor LLEW TEGID GRAND CONFETTI CARNIVAL in the Bijou Theatre. Dancing 7.30 until 12. |
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| Tues 3rd to Wed 4th January 1922 |
at 7.45pm in the
Pavilion: Children's Ballet: CARNIVAL and Fairy Opera: HANSEL and GRETEL (founded on the well known Fairy Tale) -- Children's Ballet produced and arranged by Miss HAMMOND. Opera produced by HUGH MELLOR. -- Beautiful Music and Dancing. Special Orchestra and Stage Effects. The performances are in aid of the Colwyn Bay Musical Society. |
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| Fri 5th to Sun 7th January 1922 |
in the Pavilion: CHARLES STEUART London Company in that great farcical comedy: A PAIR OF SILK STOCKINGS Popular Prices |
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| 27th March 1922 |
![]() The Pavilion and its contents were completely destroyed by fire. Although the Fire Brigade could do nothing to save the building, they were able to minimise damage to the pier apart from the areas around the pavilion. |
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| 16th April 1923 |
![]() Building of the second Pavilion is underway |
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| 21st May 1923 |
![]() Building of the second Pavilion is now well advanced |
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| 7th July 1923 |
![]() Building of the second Pavilion is now almost complete |
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| 23rd July 1923 |
The 2nd Pavilion was formally opened by Councillor Joseph Dicken, Chairman of the Pier and Entertainments Committee. Following the ceremony, a reception and banquet was held at the Metropole Hotel. The day was rounded off with a Grand Gala Night in the new Pier Pavilion, which was designed to seat 1,350 people. Following the disastrous fire of 27th March 1922, the Urban Council purchased the pier in September 1922. The Council's engineer, Mr J. W. Dunning organised the works to the pier and supervised the construction of the new pavilion by Messrs. Braithwaite & Co. The total cost of the works and purchase of the pier was £45,000 |
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| Fri 21st to Sat 22nd September 1928 |
at 8pm in the Pavilion: REANDCO presents: THE CROOKED BILLET A Mystery Sensation by DION TITHERADGE |
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| Sat 22nd September 1928 |
in the Bijou Theatre,
twice daily at 3 and 8: W. YATES GREGORY presents THE MERRYMAKERS under the direction of WALTER CRANBY Saturday 22nd: GRAND FAREWELL NIGHT |
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| Sun 23rd September 1928 |
at 8pm in the Pavilion: GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT to MR FREDERICK STOCK The Conductor of The Municipal Orchestra, at which the following eminent Artistes will appear: MISS CARRIE TUBB, The Dramatic Soprano MISS ELSIE WALKER, Solo Pianiste THE LLANDRILLO-YN-RHOS MALE CHOIR Under the direction of MR LLEWELLYN DAVIES |
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| Mon 24th September 1928 + all week |
at 8pm in the Pavilion: Personal Visit of ARTHUR AUBREY and Entire West-End Cast and Production in THE BLACK SPIDER An enthralling Mystery Play |
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| Wed 7th November 1928 |
in the Pavilion: THE CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW (hon sec Mr F. Sidlow, Erskine Road) |
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