Theatres are closed as they were in 1939 when war was declared. Many of them soon reopened – although not all – and many were lost to bombing raids. ... [Continue Reading]
Stories
Local Variety Girls Take the Stage
Local Variety Girls Local theatres like the Empire in Cleethorpes and The Palace in Grimsby were not purely for the professionals. Many a child from ... [Continue Reading]
The Palace Theatre, Grimsby – Behind the Scenes
This is the most wonderful model of the Palace Theatre in Grimsby made by the talented Geoff Byman. It forms part of his O Gauge Garden Railway which ... [Continue Reading]
When words are not enough – The Power of Touch
Last year I heard Terry Waite speak at Sherborne Literary Festival. He spoke of the time when he was held hostage in Beirut - it had ... [Continue Reading]
Look closely. What do you see?
Are you looking closely? So, what do you see? All old lady? A smiling woman? A vibrant girl? A woman full of hopes and dreams? I'll put money on it ... [Continue Reading]