A map might be a good idea, Pat. I'm afraid I won't recognize the area anymore. It's usually a five minute walk from my hotel to the theatre. Should I allow an hour now?patc wrote: Looking forward to sharing the same with all our visitors from across the pond on 11th May weekend. Perhaps we should organise a route map for them so they can actually find the theatre among the rubble and not end up in "prohibited premises" across the road. Apparently, if the rumour machine is to be believed, someone made that mistake fairly recently but legal constraints prevent a naming and shaming .
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Well, Rich, depends on what hotel but, as a rule of thumb, if exiting Victoria Station by the front exit go straight across the road - mind the buses (big red things ) - and this should get you to a position across the road from the theatre (theater ). The next step will depend on what the actual construction plans are for that day. Be advised that a trip to either Nandos or Waggas will require extra time as you must go via Westminster Cathedral .A map might be a good idea, Pat. I'm afraid I won't recognize the area anymore. It's usually a five minute walk from my hotel to the theatre. Should I allow an hour now?
A cautionary note. On exiting the station do not turn right. Forum cameras monitor this area 24/7
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Still sad to think of my favorite London pub - The Duke of York - being reduced to a pile of rubble. Is that still the plan, or are they going to incorporate the building into the new construction ? I would think it would be hard to tear down the Duke of York building without damaging the Victoria Palace Theatre.
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Todd wrote:Still sad to think of my favorite London pub - The Duke of York - being reduced to a pile of rubble. Is that still the plan, or are they going to incorporate the building into the new construction ? I would think it would be hard to tear down the Duke of York building without damaging the Victoria Palace Theatre.
The pub still stands, Todd, and will, as far as I know, be refurbished, at some stage. Maybe I, or someone, can take a couple of photos of the area when we are next at the VP and post these for all to see.
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Please- somone take some up to date pics for usdancingboy wrote:Todd wrote:Still sad to think of my favorite London pub - The Duke of York - being reduced to a pile of rubble. Is that still the plan, or are they going to incorporate the building into the new construction ? I would think it would be hard to tear down the Duke of York building without damaging the Victoria Palace Theatre.
The pub still stands, Todd, and will, as far as I know, be refurbished, at some stage. Maybe I, or someone, can take a couple of photos of the area when we are next at the VP and post these for all to see.
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Here's the thread about what is going on in the area. Thanks to patc for some good video.
http://www.billyelliottheforum.me.uk/fo ... 8&start=40
Perhaps someone has some updates to post in that thread.
http://www.billyelliottheforum.me.uk/fo ... 8&start=40
Perhaps someone has some updates to post in that thread.
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Wow, that's very good news ! I was thinking I had seen on here awhile back that the building would most likely be demolished. Hopefully I will yet again be able to enjoy a pre-show dinner there before heading over to the Victoria Palace Theatre !dancingboy wrote:Todd wrote:Still sad to think of my favorite London pub - The Duke of York - being reduced to a pile of rubble. Is that still the plan, or are they going to incorporate the building into the new construction ? I would think it would be hard to tear down the Duke of York building without damaging the Victoria Palace Theatre.
The pub still stands, Todd, and will, as far as I know, be refurbished, at some stage. Maybe I, or someone, can take a couple of photos of the area when we are next at the VP and post these for all to see.
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Thank you, Brian.
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