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Fire Damage at the Assembly House

1995 , Norwich (Norfolk)

Cat no. 1307

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Fire damage at the Assembly House, Norwich.

After a brief exterior shot, the film shows the damage caused to the Assembly House from the interior. There are general shots from various rooms, including damage caused to the cafeteria. The shots show damage to panelling and paintwork and the damage to the roof. There are close up shots of some of the relief plaster work, of a chandelier and of fire damage to a beam. Men can be seen at work on the roof

Featured Buildings

The Assembly House, Norwich

Keywords

Fires

Background Information

The Georgian Assembly House was built in 1754 on the site of a monastic college. It replaced a 16th century townhouse built by the Hobarts of Blickling. Franz Liszt once performed there.In 1856 the west wing was sold to Frank Noverre who opened a ballroom and later a cinema. During World War II the Assembly House was used as a military camouflage school. It was restored and re-opened in 1950.The fire, caused by an electrical fault in a first floor storeroom, occurred during the night of April 12th, 1995. The Music Room was destroyed and the foyer and restaurant were damaged. The Hobart and Ivory Rooms, along with St. Mary's House, were largely undamaged. The Assembly House was 'restored' and re-opened in 1997.

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Fire Damage at the Assembly House

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