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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SC 668560
Photographic copy of Frank Matcham drawing of King's Theatre, Glasgow
c. 1904
© V&A and RCAHMS
SC 863380
Digital image of interior. Auditorium, view from Royal Box to west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
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 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 1063011
335 Bath Street, King's Theatre, interior View of second bar
Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
c. 1930
© RCAHMS
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
© RCAHMS
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
© HES (Dick Peddie and McKay Collection)
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 1152471
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 1152524
Interior. Ground floor, entrance to gallery staircase, detail of stained glass
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
SC 1392407
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
DP 219943
Oblique aerial view of the King's Theatre, looking SW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
25/8/2015
© 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 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 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 2536151
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 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 2536167
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 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 2536175
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 796230
Digital image of a photographic copy of drawing showing Gallery constructional plan.
c. 1904
© The Victoria and Albert Museum
SC 1031537
Interior. View of dimmer board.
Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
c. 1930
© RCAHMS
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
© RCAHMS
SC 1063154
Interior view of Grand Circle Bar, King's Theatre, Glasgow
Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
c. 1930
© RCAHMS
SC 1063155
335 Bath Street, King's Theatre, interior View of foyer
Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
c. 1930
© RCAHMS
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
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 1152466
Interior. Auditorium, Upper circle, view of pillars in north east corner
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 1152492
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 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 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 1587200
Howard and Wyndham Jubilee album. Page 10 showing drawing of King's Theatre, Glasgow and photograph of the auditorium from the stage.
Survey of Private Collections
1945
© Crown Copyright: HES, The King's Theatre Trust
SC 2536113
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 2536116
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 2536127
Interior. Auditorium, plan view of ceiling
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536133
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 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 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 796254
Digital image of a photographic copy of mechanical copy drawing showing Gallery Plan.
c. 1904
© The Victoria and Albert Museum
SC 1031545
Interior. View of dressing tables, Ladies cloakroom.
Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
c. 1930
© RCAHMS
SC 1063194
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 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
© HES (Dick Peddie and McKay Collection)
SC 1152428
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 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 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 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 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 1392406
Interior. Fly tower, view of cross-section girder with grid above
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
DP 219945
Oblique aerial view of the King's Theatre, looking SE.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
25/8/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1587201
Howard and Wyndham Jubilee album. Page 10, detail of drawing.
Survey of Private Collections
1945
© Crown Copyright: HES, The King's Theatre Trust
SC 2536119
Detail of large decorative stone ball on roof
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536126
Interior. Auditorium, view from Royal Box to west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2536128
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 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 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 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 763211
Interior. Auditorium, view of boxes, plasterwork, stalls etc, from grand circle to south.
14/8/2001
© RCAHMS
SC 1026328
King's Theatre, Glasgow. Auditorium, ceiling
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 1062972
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
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 1063015
335 Bath Street, King's Theatre, interior View of balcony, part of foyer
Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
c. 1930
© RCAHMS
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
© RCAHMS
SC 1063157
335 Bath Street, King's Theatre, interior View of second bar
Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
c. 1930
© RCAHMS
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
© RCAHMS
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 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 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 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 1152482
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 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 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 1152490
Interior. Fly tower, fly frame at first gantry level, 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 2536109
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 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 2536130
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 2536132
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 2536141
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 2536144
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
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 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 2536165
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 2536170
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 2536174
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 668556
Photographic copy of Frank Matcham drawing of King's Theatre, Glasgow
c. 1904
© V&A and RCAHMS
SC 1026327
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 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 1078340
Interior view showing void and detail of cross girder at King's Theatre, Glasgow.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
14/8/2001
© Crown Copyright: HES
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 1152455
Detail of large decorative stone ball on roof
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 1152472
Interior. Main foyer, view south west showing doors and ticket office
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)