W&W?

tilly · Post by **tilly** » Fri 11 May, 2012 9:32 pm

Was it not a dance hall at one time?

BLAKEY · Post by **BLAKEY** » Fri 11 May, 2012 10:52 pm

tilly wrote: Was it not a dance hall at one time? Not sure about the Majestic being a dance hall, but the Scala in Albion Place had the most magnificent sprung floor in the ballroom and was only "two and a tanner" for a great afternoon session. I'm pretty certain though that the Majestic had a tea room/restaurant, possibly downstairs. Also, I don't know exactly why, but the Majestic and Scala shared very tidy advertising boards all over the City.

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Fri 11 May, 2012 11:01 pm

I've noticed in information that it is planned to reinstate a number of statues and urns that had been in place at the Majestic since the 1920’s. I wonder if the figures on the terrace below the roof will be brought back?

electricaldave · Post by **electricaldave** » Sat 12 May, 2012 5:54 pm

I've noticed just lately that on the Wellington Street entrance there seems to have been a wall mosaic around the doorway.You can see that it has been buried under various layers of rendering but the work on stripping off the damaged stoneface cladding is revealing tantalising glimpses of it.Wonder if anyone remembers it, I don't ever recall seeing it soe it has been buried for some time.

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Mon 14 May, 2012 12:44 am

Leodian wrote: High up on the Majestic building frontage on Quebec Street. Passing by today (April 13 2012) I happened to notice that there is what seems to be an exactly similar feature (including windows and a canopy) on what will be the corresponding side of the Majestic on Wellington Street.

barnie · Post by **barnie** » Mon 14 May, 2012 4:59 pm

BLAKEY wrote: tilly wrote: Was it not a dance hall at one time? Not sure about the Majestic being a dance hall, but the Scala in Albion Place had the most magnificent sprung floor in the ballroom and was only "two and a tanner" for a great afternoon session. I'm pretty certain though that the Majestic had a tea room/restaurant, possibly downstairs. Also, I don't know exactly why, but the Majestic and Scala shared very tidy advertising boards all over the City. Blakey - was the Scala on Albion Street what is now Miss Selfridges? If so, then I remember the exit to Miss S used to be down a back staircase that wound around a very impressive old cage style lift. Would this have been part of the Scala I wonder? If so, I would love to know if it is still there now.

Caron · Post by **Caron** » Mon 14 May, 2012 5:46 pm

tilly wrote: Was it not a dance hall at one time? My mam was born in 1925 and I'm sure she said she used to go dancing there in her "young days".

Johnny39 · Post by **Johnny39** » Mon 14 May, 2012 8:46 pm

Caron wrote: tilly wrote: Was it not a dance hall at one time? My mam was born in 1925 and I'm sure she said she used to go dancing there in her "young days". Hi Caron - If my memory serves me correctly the Scala was on the site of what is now River Island, junction of Albion Place - Lands Lane. It was a cinema/dance hall and when it closed it became a furniture store and I can't for the life of me think of its name even though we bought our first suite there. I think the owner was a big-wig at Leeds United. I think I'm correct in what I say but I'm always open to wiser heads.

uncle mick · Post by **uncle mick** » Mon 14 May, 2012 8:54 pm

Johnny39 wrote: . I think the owner was a big-wig at Leeds United. I think I'm correct in what I say but I'm always open to wiser heads. I think the owner you recall was Manny Cousins and the shop was John Peters

Johnny39 · Post by **Johnny39** » Mon 14 May, 2012 11:12 pm

uncle mick wrote: Johnny39 wrote: . I think the owner was a big-wig at Leeds United. I think I'm correct in what I say but I'm always open to wiser heads. I think the owner you recall was Manny Cousins and the shop was John Peters Thanks Unclemick that's it.