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Frank Matcham

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English theatrical architect and designer (1854-1920)

ArchitectsLived 1854 to 1920 · aged 65
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Francis Matcham was an English architect who specialised in the design of theatres and music halls. He worked extensively in London, predominantly under Moss Empires for whom he designed the Hippodrome in 1900, Hackney Empire (1901), Shepherd's Bush Empire (1903), Coliseum (1904), and Palladium (1910).

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Matcham, c. 1900Matcham, c. 1900Of the two centre buildings; the Matchams' house in Union Street, Torquay (left), with the Bridgemans' on the rightOf the two centre buildings; the Matchams' house in Union Street, Torquay (left), with the Bridgemans' on the rightThe Gaiety Theatre in the Strand, a building from which Matcham took inspiration as a studentThe Gaiety Theatre in the Strand, a building from which Matcham took inspiration as a studentJames Elliston, proprietor of the Theatre Royal and Opera House, StockportJames Elliston, proprietor of the Theatre Royal and Opera House, Stockport

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Francis Matcham was an English architect who specialised in the design of theatres and music halls. He worked extensively in London, predominantly under Moss Empires for whom he designed the Hippodrome in 1900, Hackney Empire (1901), Shepherd's Bush Empire (1903), Coliseum (1904), and Palladium (1910). His last major commission before retirement was the Victoria Palace Theatre in 1911 for the variety magnate Alfred Butt. During his 40-year career, Matcham was responsible for the design and construction of over 90 theatres and the redesign and refurbishment of a further 80 throughout the United Kingdom.

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Lived 1854 to 1920 · aged 65
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