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Glasgow, 335 Bath Street, King's Theatre
Theatre (20th Century)
Site Name Glasgow, 335 Bath Street, King's Theatre
Classification Theatre (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Elmbank Street
Canmore ID 143786
Site Number NS56NE 738
NGR NS 58119 65874
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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Ordnance Survey licence number AC0000807262. All rights reserved.
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SC 763208
Interior. Stage area, view of backstage area including get-in doors at ground level
14/8/2001
© RCAHMS
SC 796230
Digital image of a photographic copy of drawing showing Gallery constructional plan.
c. 1904
© The Victoria and Albert Museum
SC 1063198
Interior. Under-stage area, detail of trap with star board (star trap)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152457
View on roof from east showing lantern above fly tower and vents
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152460
Interior. Auditorium, view from Royal Box to north west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152526
Interior. Ground floor, staircase to dressing-rooms, view from north
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1392405
Interior. Grand circle bar, detail of section of original plasterwork frieze
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536112
Detail of carved head within wreath on north facade
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536121
View on roof from east showing lantern above fly tower and vents
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536123
Interior. Auditorium, view of proscenium from circle to east (tabs up)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536131
Interior. Auditorium, Gallery, view of column and seating
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536136
Interior. Main foyer, detail of caryatid
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536142
Interior. Circle level, Gent's lavatory, detail of cubicles
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536147
Interior. Grand circle bar, view from north west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536150
Interior. Stalls bar, view from north
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536152
Interior. Ground floor, view of pay box for gallery seats and entrance door with stained glass
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536156
Interior. Ground floor, stair hall, detail of original tilework
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536164
Interior. Stage, view from back of stage with tabs up showing auditorium behind
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 716029
Interior. Auditorium, view from stage to west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1063011
335 Bath Street, King's Theatre, interior View of second bar
Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
c. 1930
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
SC 1063013
335 Bath Street, King's Theatre, interior View of lounge area
Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
c. 1930
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
SC 1063150
335 Bath Street, King's Theatre, interior View of Gallery Bar
Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
c. 1930
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
SC 1063152
335 Bath Street, King's Theatre, interior View of first bar
Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
c. 1930
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
SC 1152445
Interior. Upper circle bar, detail of wall mural
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152465
Interior. Auditorium, Upper circle, view of decorative pillar and seating
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152470
Interior. Auditorium, Gallery, detail of follow spot door
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152485
Interior. Grand circle bar, view from south east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152486
Interior. Grand circle bar, detail of original terrazo flooring
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152496
Interior. Under-stage area, view from south west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152522
Interior. Gallery bar, view from north east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152529
Interior. Void, view of roof structure with cross girders
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 219945
Oblique aerial view of the King's Theatre, looking SE.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
25/8/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1587204
Howard and Wyndham Jubilee album. Page 11, detail of photograph of 'Ladies Boudoir'.
Survey of Private Collections
1945
© 1
SC 2536111
Main entrance, view from north
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536117
Detail of dome at north east corner with lion and shield above
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536134
Interior. Main foyer, view from north west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536138
Interior. Main foyer, balcony, view from west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536143
Interior. Crush area, view from north east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536154
Interior. Ground floor, view of pay box for upper circle seats
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536157
Interior. Dressing-room 14
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536171
Interior. Fly tower, grid, view from south west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 763211
Interior. Auditorium, view of boxes, plasterwork, stalls etc, from grand circle to south.
14/8/2001
© RCAHMS
SC 890899
Interior. Scanned image of stage, view from back of stage with tabs up showing auditorium behind
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1026329
Interior. Auditorium, detail of cherubs and crown on proscenium arch
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1026330
Interior. Auditorium, view of proscenium arch from circle to east (tabs down)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1063014
335 Bath Street, King's Theatre, interior View of lounge area
Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
c. 1930
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
SC 1063156
335 Bath Street, King's Theatre, interior View of foyer
Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
c. 1930
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
SC 1063158
335 Bath Street, King's Theatre, interior View of second bar
Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
c. 1930
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
SC 1063197
Interior. Fly tower, view of paint frame
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 024416
King's Theatre, Glasgow. Plans, sections, elevations and details of canopy. Plans and section of stage floor. Plans, sections, elevations and details of canopy at entrance.
Records of Dick Peddie and McKay, architects, Edinburgh, Scotland
6/1949
© Courtesy of HES (Records of Dick Peddie and McKay, architects, Edinburgh, Scotland)
SC 1152453
Detail of dome at north east corner with lion and shield above
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152454
Lion sculpture above dome at north east corner, view from roof
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152477
Interior. Stalls level, Gent's lavatory, view from west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152484
Interior. Crush area, Ladies lavatory, detail of stained glass window in cubicle
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152487
Interior. Grand circle bar, detail of original ceiling and frieze plasterwork
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152493
Interior. Fly tower, view of gantry with hemp flying ropes
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152495
Interior. Fly tower, grid, view from south west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 219944
Oblique aerial view of the King's Theatre, looking S.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
25/8/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536137
Interior. Main foyer, view of stair and landing from west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536155
Interior. Ground floor, staircase to dressing-rooms, view from north
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536172
Interior. Fly tower, view of paint frame
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536176
Interior. Under-stage area, boiler-room, view from east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 763201
Photographic copy of a drawing showing half upper circle constructional plan.
c. 1904
© V&A Museum
SC 1062973
Interior. Void, detail of backs of decorative scallop shells in auditorium from above
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1063153
335 Bath Street, King's Theatre, interior View of first bar
Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
c. 1930
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
SC 1063195
Interior. Crush area, detail of door with stained glass leading to Ladies lavatory
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 024415
King's Theatre, Glasgow. Sketch details of proposed new canopy extension.
Records of Dick Peddie and McKay, architects, Edinburgh, Scotland
9/11/1948
© Courtesy of HES (Records of Dick Peddie and McKay, architects, Edinburgh, Scotland)
SC 1152443
Interior of King's Theatre. Auditorium, view of proscenium from circle to east (tabs up)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152449
Detail of carved head within wreath on north facade
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152456
Detail of carved head on west pediment of north facade
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152489
Interior. Stage area, view of backstage area from north
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152491
Interior. Fly tower, detail of fly frame at first gantry level
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152494
Interior. Fly tower, view of fly frame and underside of grid at second gantry level
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152525
Interior. Ground floor, view of pay box for upper circle seats
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152527
Interior. Ground floor, stair hall, detail of original tilework
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1223027
General exterior view of King's Theatre, Glasgow.
Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
c. 1930
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
DP 219946
Oblique aerial view of the King's Theatre, looking ESE.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
25/8/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536110
East facade, view from south east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536115
Detail of carved head within wreath on north facade
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536118
Lion sculpture above dome at north east corner, view from roof
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536122
Interior. Auditorium, view of proscenium arch from circle to east (tabs down)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536125
Interior. Auditorium, view from Royal Box to north west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536140
Interior. Stalls level, Gent's lavatory, view from west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536146
Interior. Grand circle bar, view from south east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536160
Interior. Grand circle bar, detail of original ceiling and frieze plasterwork
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536161
Interior. Grand circle bar, detail of original balcony at west end
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536168
Interior. Fly tower, detail of hemp flying ropes at first gantry level
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536169
Interior. Fly tower, view of gantry with hemp flying ropes
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536177
Interior. Auditorium, Gallery, view from north
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1063010
Interior. Stage area, view of backstage area including get-in doors at ground level
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1063196
Interior. Upper circle bar, view of bar with mural behind
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1078339
View of carved inscription 'THE-KINGS-THEATRE' on parapet, view from north east.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152446
Interior. Stalls bar, view from north
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152450
Detail of carved head within wreath on north facade
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152468
Interior. Auditorium, Gallery, detail of column head
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152475
Interior. Main foyer, balcony, view from west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152478
Interior. Circle level, Gent's lavatory, view from south west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1152523
Interior. Ground floor, view of pay box for gallery seats and entrance door with stained glass
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
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- Parish Glasgow (City Of Glasgow)
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District City Of Glasgow
- Former County Lanarkshire
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ARCHITECT: Frank Matcham (1904)
