Dudley, West Midlands, UK. 11th Sep, 2023. After a long battle to save it from demolition and development, the Dudley Hippodrome is now under demolition. The iconic art deco local West Midlands landmark theatre was built in 1938 on the site of the Dudley Opera House, which was destroyed by fire in 1936, and closed in 2009. Acts including George Formby, Gracie Fields and Laurel and Hardy performed there, the last being Roy Orbison in 1974. Credit: Peter Lopeman/Alamy Live News

Dudley, West Midlands, UK. 11th Sep, 2023. After a long battle to save it from demolition and development, the Dudley Hippodrome is now under demolition. The iconic art deco local West Midlands landmark theatre was built in 1938 on the site of the Dudley Opera House, which was destroyed by fire in 1936, and closed in 2009. Acts including George Formby, Gracie Fields and Laurel and Hardy performed there, the last being Roy Orbison in 1974. Credit: Peter Lopeman/Alamy Live News Stock Photo
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