The Forum, Bath, Art Deco entertainment center in Bath, England
The Forum is a Bath Stone building featuring a large auditorium with seating for around 1,600 people and ornate Art Deco lighting fixtures including grand candelabra. The interior accommodates concerts, comedy shows, religious services, and formal ceremonies on its main stage.
Built in 1934 by architects William Henry Watkins and E Morgan Willmott, the building incorporated steel frame construction with neoclassical design. It was created as an entertainment venue during a period of cultural development in Bath.
The venue has served as home to Life Church Bath since 1988, making it a spiritual gathering place for the community. Religious services and celebrations take place in the main hall alongside secular performances.
The venue sits on St James's Parade with accessible main entrances and clear signage throughout. Several staircases and elevators help visitors navigate between levels and reach different seating areas.
The building incorporated an advanced heating system for the 1930s, combining traditional radiators with a washed air circulation system that was groundbreaking technology at the time. This innovation kept the large hall comfortable during long events.
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