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Billinghams new recreation and sporting centre, costing nearly 1 million to build
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Billinghams new recreation and sporting centre, costing nearly 1 million to build
Billinghams new recreation and sporting centre, costing nearly 1 million to build, is shown here gradually taking shape. When it is finished the centre will include the first major theatre (shown on the left) to be built in the north east for many years, a swimming bath (centre) and a large skating rink (behind the swimming pool.) 31st August 1966
Staff
Teesside Archive
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21719069
© Mirrorpix
Billingham Forum Building Site Construction Development
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This print captures the remarkable progress of Billingham's new recreation and sporting centre, a monumental project that came with a hefty price tag of nearly 1 million pounds. Taken on August 31st, 1966, this image showcases the impressive structure gradually taking shape before our eyes. Once completed, this state-of-the-art facility will become a hub for entertainment and leisure activities in the region. The photograph highlights various key features that will be available to the public upon its grand opening. On the left side stands an imposing architectural marvel - the first major theatre to grace the north east in many years. Its presence promises to bring world-class performances and cultural experiences to this vibrant community. In the center of the frame lies a spacious swimming bath, eagerly awaiting swimmers who seek solace or exhilaration within its refreshing waters. And just behind it looms an expansive skating rink, destined to become a favorite destination for ice enthusiasts seeking thrills and graceful glides. The construction site depicted here symbolizes not only physical development but also represents progress in providing recreational opportunities for residents of Billingham during this transformative era of British history. This print from Memory Lane Prints serves as both a nostalgic reminder of bygone times and an enduring testament to human ingenuity in creating spaces dedicated solely to enjoyment and well-being.
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