Friday, 28 August 2020

Bury (Lancashire): Passing Ramsbottom Theatre Royal

 Was having a walk round Ramsbottom last year and passed this interesting building:


Had no idea that Ramsbottom had its own small theatre. 

Have just been reading about how a group called the Summerseat Players have built the place up over the years. Would love to see a play in this theatre some time. Even from the outside, there is a special kind of homely atmosphere and charm.

Have always liked Ramsbottom, it's one of the better parts of Bury, my hometown. Really like the old-worldly road leading down to the steam-train crossing and station. The skeleton in the bottom right window caught me a bit by surprise:



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