Projects
Current Projects
I'm currently working on several projects and on the look-out for willing volunteers. If having your portrait taken (in an unconventional way) is right up your alley, and you live in Chatham or the surrounding towns, please contact me. Oh, and if you see me in the high street, don't run away! Come and say hello.
Future Projects
The Theatre Royal
1. Theatre Royal no.16: Demolition and Salvage, 2. Theatre Royal no.15: The Posh Saloon Bar, 3. Theatre Royal no.13: The Posh Saloon Bar, 4. Theatre Royal no.11: Ghost Auditorium, 5. Theatre Royal no.5: Support, 6. Theatre Royal no.3: Max Bloody Wall!, Phil Dillon © All rights reserved.
The images above, all taken by Phil Dillon during the demolition of The Theatre Royal in Chatham, capture both the faded glamour and the final hopelessness of this neglected building. It is a sad testament to the local council's obsession with demolition and redevelopment over renovation. The front of the building will remain intact, a seemingly happy facade on Chatham High Street, while the back of the building is reduced to rubble. The front part is, apparently, destined to become a pub - not such a bad idea. Phil suggested that the royal pissoirs be salvaged and used in the new pub. Let's hope they take his advice and save a piece of history, a piece of what was once a grand and glamorous theatre - albeit the smelliest and pissiest piece.
The entire set of Phil's images of The Theatre Royal can be found here.
I am hoping to talk to and photograph anyone who remembers The Theatre Royal in its heyday. If you were a part of the glamour, if you have photos of it that you would like to share with the world (or know someone who does), please contact lisa@sweetfanny.co.ukHeroes
While we're reminiscing, I am also interested to hear from those of you who served in World War II, or whose spouses served. If you know of anyone in Chatham who would be interested in sharing their photos and memories, please contact lisa@sweetfanny.co.uk
Other Stuff
I'm working towards a few other more quirky ideas too. I'll keep you posted.