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From a music hall attached to a King Street tavern to a Frank Matcham masterpiece, Hammersmith has a rich theatrical heritage

Remembering the magnificent Chiswick Empire, the High Road theatre that hosted the brightest stars of the entertainment world On Friday 6 September 1912 the Chiswick Times reported: ‘The Chiswick Empire was opened on Monday evening… The handsome building was gaily decorated with flags, festoons and flowers for the occasion. The…