Alexandra Palace…….. inspiration from a by gone era….

I am sure you have heard of or have visited Alexandra Palace in London, but did you know it was the first home of BBC TV.

Victorian Palace

Recently the Palace have been running behind the scenes tours, explaining the history and development of the Palace from conception to what we know today.
Here are some behind the scenes at the lesser known  Victorian Alexandra Palace Theatre  which is in a state of decay .
I had to share the fantastic paintwork with you. The patterns, painting paint and decor are a joy to see.
Original woven carpet from the entrance to the theatre
Original woven carpet from the entrance to the theatre

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