A spokesman for the Marine Hall, which is currently closed due to Covid-19, said: "Happy Birthday to Marine Hall! It is 85 years today since the opening of our theatre! What an amazing diverse venue it has been over the years. We might have had to close our curtains this year but we can't wait to bring you more entertainment soon."
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The Marine Hall is steeped in history. It's eye-catching art-deco design and glass domed ceiling dates back to 1935.
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King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) paid a visit to the hall in 1938, where they met local ex-servicemen. Lord Derby can be seen holding an umbrella over the Queen
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Nearly 20 years before the world had even heard of Brexit, Fleetwood fishermen chose to stage their protest of European Union fishing laws on the steps of the Marine Hall
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The annual Wyre Business Awards ceremony, which celebrates the most dedicated and successful businessmen and women in the borough, has long found its home in the hall's stunning ballroom