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45: 813: 294:, who were considering its demolition due to its high running costs. It was then sold to local businessman Simon Rigby, who promised to spend £1m to renovate the venue. Rigby closed the venue in May 2019 and, in June 2019, he placed the business into administration. Preston City Council subsequently reclaimed possession of the building, citing the "unacceptable behaviour" of Rigby. The building was due to host the Business Expo in April 2020 but this event had to be cancelled due to the 29: 52: 298:. The Guild Hall was set to open in November 2023 for its first event since its closure, which would officially declare the Charter Theatre and main hall on the site open again, but this event was delayed until March 2024 due to concerns over the use of 247:
The complex has two performance venues, the Grand Hall which holds 2,034 people and the Charter Theatre which holds 780 people. There is direct pedestrian access, via footbridge, from the adjacent
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of 1972, but after construction was delayed, it only officially opened in 1973.
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and many other fine classical performers. Pop music performers include
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and car park. Artists that have performed at the venue include
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The Guild Hall was commissioned to replace the town's
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Entertainment venue in Preston, Lancashire, England
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Preston Guild Hall is located in Preston city centre
Preston, Lancashire
Coordinates
53°45′35″N 2°41′51″W / 53.75972°N 2.69750°W / 53.75972; -2.69750
Preston bus station
Capacity
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Preston
Lancashire
Public Hall
Robert Matthew, Johnson Marshall
Preston Guild
Preston bus station
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Sir Charles Mackerras
John Lill
Libor Pešek
Vasily Petrenko
Morrissey
Led Zeppelin
David Bowie
UK Snooker Championship
Preston City Council
COVID-19 pandemic
RAAC
"Music in Preston"
"Historic Building Record: Preston Guild Hall"
"AboutUS"
"Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra – The Birds"

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