Kingsway Hall, Recording studio in Holborn, London, United Kingdom
The hall contained plastered walls and specific architectural elements that created exceptional recording conditions for classical and film music productions
Built in 1912 as a Methodist church hall, Kingsway Hall operated until 1998 and served as a refuge during World War II bombing raids
The facility hosted numerous orchestral recordings by the London Symphony Orchestra and Philharmonia Orchestra from the late 1920s through the 1980s
The recording studio maintained specialized equipment and infrastructure for professional sound engineering, accommodating large orchestral ensembles and technical crews
The first electrical recordings at Kingsway Hall began in January 1926, marking the start of modern recording techniques in London
Location: London Borough of Camden
GPS coordinates: 51.51590,-0.12010
Latest update: May 26, 2025 11:19
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