Comments on: Whitechapel’s Theatrical Terrace Under Threat https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/02/24/whitchapels-theatrical-terrace-under-threat/ In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London Fri, 25 Feb 2022 04:05:48 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Su C. https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/02/24/whitchapels-theatrical-terrace-under-threat/#comment-1450216 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 04:05:48 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=190765#comment-1450216 I don’t know why – maybe it’s the state of the world today and all the strife felt from everywhere – but the possible loss of these buildings makes me weep. Real tears of sorrow. Why do people insist on trying to recast the character of an area into something fleeting, as if it were to become the next -overpriced- fashionable trend? Why?

]]> By: Chris https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/02/24/whitchapels-theatrical-terrace-under-threat/#comment-1450187 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 16:49:40 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=190765#comment-1450187 Such a sad state of affairs. Yet again Tower Hamlets seem hell bent on selling and destroying so much of the history which could be salvaged and repurposed, as per the architects proposals. Let us hope that neither the City Corporation or British Land get their greedy hands on the site as it will be a foregone conclusion amongst the esteemed councillors of Tower Hamlets.

]]> By: Lizebeth https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/02/24/whitchapels-theatrical-terrace-under-threat/#comment-1450184 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:59:05 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=190765#comment-1450184 Once again, Tower Hamlets Council scores a big fat ZERO with regard to any sensitivity to London’s heritage. Does the Gentle Author know if the seemingly excellent redevelopment scheme is of interest to any potential purchaser of the site?

One can only hope that new Councillors may be voted in next time who have some understanding of history.

]]> By: Cherub https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/02/24/whitchapels-theatrical-terrace-under-threat/#comment-1450175 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:39:26 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=190765#comment-1450175 I am glad I don’t live in Tower Hamlets because the council seem hell bent on either selling off, destroying or demolishing anything worth keeping. The architects proposal for these buildings would restore the terrace to something beautiful for local people to enjoy. The original facade of the theatre is imposing and handsome.
I just don’t understand why councils do this and can only assume it’s driven by money with no thought for the people who live in the borough.

]]> By: Achim https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/02/24/whitchapels-theatrical-terrace-under-threat/#comment-1450172 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:09:50 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=190765#comment-1450172 These beautiful buildings deserve to experience a renaissance. I hope that the architects’ ideas will succeed.

Love & Peace
ACHIM

]]> By: Janet M https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/02/24/whitchapels-theatrical-terrace-under-threat/#comment-1450152 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:14:54 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=190765#comment-1450152 These buildings were made to last. Even the past 50 years of neglect after they had fallen into ruin was not enough to finish them off. I hope that these survivors from the past can be renovated for the future.

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