Roundhouse

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" background="005fd5a3.jpg"> <div> <B>   </B><FONT SIZE="6" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Rounded MT Bold" ><B>www.derelictlondon.com</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B><IMG SRC="02c5d430.jpg" border=0 width="93" height="67" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>  </B><FONT SIZE="6" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Rounded MT Bold" ><B>www.derelictlondon.com</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B><IMG SRC="02c5d430.jpg" border=0 width="93" height="67" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></FONT></div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=50 BGCOLOR="#FFCC66" TEXT="#080000" background="006d2b03.jpg"> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#C0C0C0" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> <div> <A HREF="derelict_london_com.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Derelict London.com"><U><I><IMG SRC="3c896370.gif" border=0 width="150" height="55" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>The Roundhouse - Camden</B></div> <bR> <div>  <IMG SRC="40c3fdf0.jpg" border=0 width="319" height="223" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="40e72e30.jpg" border=0 width="114" height="227" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </div> <div> <B>2003    </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BF00BF" FACE="Arial" ><B>                                                                           </B></FONT><B>    2007</B></div> <bR> <div> The Roundhouse,built in 1847,  is an old steam engine repair shed that had its own  central turntable</div> <div> to turn engines around.As steam engines became too large for the building it then became a warehouse</div> <div> for Gilbeys gin from approx 1860 until 1960when it had its first spell as an arts centre.  It became a </div> <div> legendary venue in the 1960s and 70s.  where The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, The Ramones,</div> <div> The Who & The Clash played gigs.  The Doors played their only UK gig at the Roundhouse.From 1983 </div> <div> the Roundhouse was closed and a variety of schemes were mooted, money was squandered but nothing</div> <div> much happened. </div> <bR> <div> That all changed in 1997 when former toy magnate Norman Torquil, who made his millions from the Polly </div> <div> Pocket dolls, saw the building and realised it would be the perfect headquarters for a project that had long </div> <div> been close to his heart. He wanted to give underprivileged young people the opportunity to participate in arts </div> <div> and cultural activities that they would otherwise be unlikely to get a chance to take part in. So, a week after</div> <div>  first seeing the Roundhouse,Mr Norman bought it. </div> <bR> <div> <B>The following pics were taken in May 2003 during the final days before renovation:</B></div> <div>  <IMG SRC="414bcfa0.jpg" border=0 width="188" height="250" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <IMG SRC="4164efb0.jpg" border=0 width="334" height="251" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="4180ac80.jpg" border=0 width="266" height="200" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="41afac90.jpg" border=0 width="250" height="201" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> the network of tunnels and spaces beneath the Camden Roundhouse - the Undercroft:</div> <div> <IMG SRC="41cdcfa0.jpg" border=0 width="220" height="250" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <IMG SRC="41e2df80.jpg" border=0 width="301" height="248" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>2006 Update</B></div> <div> <IMG SRC="276b30e40.jpg" border=0 width="304" height="228" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> £29.7million arts venue, the Roundhouse, has been re-launched following restoration with a 3,300 standing</div> <div> capacity in the perfectly round performance area. </div> <bR> <div> There is also a new wing around one side of the building housing a studio theatre space, cafe, bars, backstage </div> <div> facilities and offices. Below the main arena is a state-of-the-art young people's creative centre.</div> <bR> <div> The distinctive roof of the building has been replaced and its central glass lantern restored to its former glory.</div> <bR> <div> Roundhouse chairman Torquil Norman said: "Today marks the culmination of 10 years' hard work and the results</div> <div> have been worth every moment.</div> <bR> <div> Chief executive Marcus Davey said: "160 years ago the Roundhouse began life as an engine repair shed built </div> <div> by Robert Stephenson in 1846. Over the years numerous attempts to establish it as a venue for the arts have</div> <div> been made but today we celebrate an architectural treasure with a colourful past and announce plans for a </div> <div> bright and uncompromising future."</div> <bR> <div> Programming director Verity McArthur said: "The restored Roundhouse will be a major new home for artists </div> <div> and audiences to experiment in the areas of physical and new theatre and will promote ground-breaking work </div> <div> in music, dance, circus and exhibition and installation events and more.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="derelict_london_com.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Derelict London.com"><U><I><IMG SRC="3c896370.gif" border=0 width="150" height="55" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I></U></A></div> </td> </tr></table></body>