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The street was named for lime kilns owned by
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opened on Lime Street in 1925, and was the second theatre to be built on the site. The first theatre had opened in 1866, and was demolished in 1924. The theatre has the largest two-tier auditorium in
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The street is mentioned as the favourite haunt of prostitute "
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Wellington's column, marking the end of the street.
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