The Deptford Electric Palace opened on 24th December 1910. The first directors included JW Tilley of 7 Becmead Ave
Tragedy struck during a children's matinee performance On This Day 28th April 1917 when a false alarm of 'Fire' sent an over capacity crowd of 1,007 in panic towards the exits. After order had been established, the bodies of four children were found crushed to death.
(Old Deptford History)
Tragedy struck during a children's matinee performance On This Day 28th April 1917 when a false alarm of 'Fire' sent an over capacity crowd of 1,007 in panic towards the exits. After order had been established, the bodies of four children were found crushed to death.
(Old Deptford History)
