Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Blue Plaque: Rolfe Street Theatre Royal
In or near Birmingham.
Blue Plaque: Rolfe Street Theatre Royal — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
A J Paxton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Rolfe Street · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Blue Plaque: Rolfe Street Theatre Royal is a memorial located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Theatre Royal in Smethwick was one of the largest provincial theatres in the UK, operating from 1897 until its closure in 1932. It is commemorated with a blue plaque, highlighting its historical significance.
Place summary
The Blue Plaque for Rolfe Street Theatre Royal is located in the West Midlands. It commemorates the historical significance of the theatre, which was a prominent cultural venue in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4964, -1.9705
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B66 2AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Smethwick
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Rolfe Street — 0.1 km
- Official site
- openplaques.org
Sources
- osm: node/12804949360 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blue Plaque: Rolfe Street Theatre Royal?
- Blue Plaque: Rolfe Street Theatre Royal is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B66 2AF), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Blue Plaque: Rolfe Street Theatre Royal?
- Blue Plaque: Rolfe Street Theatre Royal — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque: Rolfe Street Theatre Royal?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode B66 2AF.
- Is Blue Plaque: Rolfe Street Theatre Royal free to visit?
- Yes, Blue Plaque: Rolfe Street Theatre Royal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque: Rolfe Street Theatre Royal?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B66 2AF.