The Royal Hall, Harrogate – one last push to finish the job
- a priceless part of our national heritage
- a marvellous Frank Matcham creation
- England’s last surviving kursaal
- theatre; concert hall; conference venue; exhibition hall; dance hall; cinema; town hall
- a regional entertainment centre
- a vital part in the cultural life of North Yorkshire
- a Grade II* listed building of unique architectural and historic importance
Alister Colley's limited edition prints of the Grand Opening available for purchase through the Trust
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Royal Hall Restoration Trust
is a registered charity whose Object is "The preservation and restoration for the public benefit of the Royal Hall in Harrogate" being a building of particular historical and architectural interest. The Trust's Charity number is 1090032.
Over the past three years, the Trust's has raised £2.7 million so that important works omitted from the original core project for the restoration of the Royal Hall were able to be reinstated. The Trust now needs to raise a further £50,000 to complete the remaining works in the magnificently restored building. These additional works include the provision of a new ‘star’ dressing room; acoustic improvements to the stage, and further development of the Heritage Lounge.
The Trust has seven trustees:
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Russell Davidson |
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DavidsonLarge LLP |
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Michael Booth |
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Michael Hine |
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Mitzi Mina |
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Gordon Pearson |
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GPO Direct Marketing |
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Peter Syson |
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Rubber Band Graphic Design |
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Howard Hughes |
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Edward Fox OBE is the Honorary President of the Trust.
Dame Fanny Waterman DBE is Honorary Vice-President. |