The Whitby Pavilion is a theatre and events venue in Whitby , a town in North Yorkshire , in England.
7-515: The building was constructed between 1876 and 1879, on the initiative of George Elliott . It was designed as a theatre, with a saloon and surrounded by pleasure grounds. After World War I , a large extension was constructed, known as the Floral Hall, used primarily for dances. The hall became dilapidated, and was demolished in 1989. The theatre was renovated, and the Northern Lights Suite
14-626: The City of London School and entered business as a refreshment contractor with premises at Upper Street . In 1875, he was elected to Islington Vestry . He subsequently became a member of the Islington Board of Guardians : during his 38 years membership he was chairman for 20 years and vice-chairman for 9. When the first elections to the London County Council were held in January 1889, Elliott
21-419: Was constructed in 1990, providing a cafe, and space for exhibitions and markets. The theatre can now seat 380 people, and the stalls can be removed to create a dancefloor. Since 2011, the theatre has also been used as a cinema. In 2012, Scarborough Borough Council partnered with Sheffield International Venues to operate the premises, but this was terminated in 2020 as it proved unprofitable. The building
28-562: Was designed by Julius Mayhew and Edward Smales in the Queen Anne style . It is described by Historic England as "a plain Victorian building of domestic appearance". The older section has a barrel vaulted ceiling. George Elliott (British politician) Sir George Samuel Elliott (1847 – 4 May 1925) was a British businessman and politician. Born in Islington , he was educated at
35-566: Was elected as one of two councillors representing Islington South . Originally a member of the Liberal -backed Progressive Party , he was re-elected in 1892 and 1895. There was some doubt as to his party allegiance by the time of the 1898 election: as a Unionist he was seen as being aligned to the Conservative supported opposition Moderate Party, although he was nominated by the Progressives. He
42-507: Was largely responsible for raising the 21st (Service) Battalion (Islington), The Middlesex Regiment . He was knighted in 1917. At the 1918 general election he was elected as Coalition Conservative Member of Parliament for Islington West . He retired from parliament at the next general election in 1922 . He married Elizabeth Frances Hellier, Upottery , Devon and the couple had six children. He died suddenly at his home "The Chalkpit", Maidenhead , Berkshire , in 1925. He
49-588: Was later described as an "Independent Progressive", and at the 1901 election was returned unopposed, taking the Moderate whip. He stood at the 1904 council election as an independent, but was defeated. Elliott was elected to the Islington Borough Council as a Conservative, and was thirteen times mayor of Islington: in 1902/03, from 1906–09, and from 1910–18. As mayor during the First World War he
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