South Tyneside History
| Title | The New Empire Theatre |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0004353 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | South Shields |
| Date | c1899 |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | Victorian (1837-1901) |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | The New Empire Palace Theatre, King St. South Shields. Owned by Richard Thornton who became a partner in the Thornton Moss Music Hall Empire with theatres throughout the North East. Thorntons Empire in South Shields closed on the 23 April 1933. |
